Ricky Evans beat sixth seed Dave Chisnall in a thrilling second-round encounter at the World Darts Championship after making another brilliantly festive entrance.<br /><br />Chisnall became the 13th seed to crash out in round two at Alexandra Palace, with Evans sealing a dramatic 3-2 win that went all the way down to a sudden-death leg.<br /><br />Evans brought the Christmas cheer once again as he made his way out to Merry Christmas Everyone was wearing his Christmas-themed shirt and glasses while holding a dancing toy Santa.<br /><br />Evans danced along with the toy on stage, much to the crowd's amusement.<br /><br />The match was a memorable one, not least for a shocking miscount from Chisnall in the penultimate leg. <br /><br />Chisnall pulled off a 131 finish, celebrating after hitting a double 16 at the end.<br /><br />However, he needed 139, meaning he should have finished on double 20.<br /><br />He was able to keep his composure and take it to a decider but it was his opponent who claimed victory as the fans in attendance reached fever-pitch. <br /><br />Speaking to Sky Sports after the win, Evans said: 'It's not even what it is, again I've played a world-class darts player. <br /><br />'I've played quite well and won. Normally it's poo, I can say poo. Look at this, wow. I don't understand it, why are they cheering me on?'<br /><br />On the Alexandra Palace crowd, he added: 'I wish I'd beat Chizzy 3-0, my ticker would be a bit slower. <br /><br />'The another 11 months of the year, what am I doing? Apart from my wedding. I must be a Scott Williams prodigy. It must be the gingers. <br /><br />'I don't get this reception in my household. Thank you very much. You've made a very fat guy very happy.'
