Stephen Bunting delivered a commanding performance to win night four of the Premier League Darts in Belfast, defeating Gian van Veen 6-2 in the final. The 40-year-old Englishman silenced his critics who had questioned his place in the tournament after failing to win in the first three weeks. Bunting's victory came after impressive wins over defending champion Luke Humphries and league leader Jonny Clayton.

Bunting averaged over 106 in both his quarter-final and semi-final victories, showcasing the form that had been missing earlier in the season. His triumph marks a significant turnaround for 'the Bullet,' who struggled in last year's event, taking nine weeks to register a point. The win moves Bunting up to sixth in the Premier League Darts table, breathing new life into his campaign.

Northern Ireland's Josh Rock delighted the home crowd with the first nine-darter of the tournament, though he lost 6-2 to Van Veen in the quarter-finals. Rock's achievement was overshadowed by his fourth consecutive 6-2 defeat, leaving former World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle to urge the young star to improve his consistency. The Premier League Darts now heads to Cardiff for night five, where Bunting will face Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals.