Stephen Bunting goes from zero to hero as he follows up Premier League triumph with huge International Darts Open win

The Bullet beat Nathan Aspinall 8-5 in the final of the International Darts Open in Reisa, following on from his first Premier League win on Thursday night. 

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Stephen Bunting won again in Berlin with the International Darts OpenCredit: Getty

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Nathan Aspinall fell short but Bunting was full of praise for himCredit: ReutersIt was also Bunting’s first-ever Euro Tour title and it took him up a place in the darts rankings to World No.4.

He picked up the £30k prize and said: “It feels unbelievable to be honest.

“I’m just so happy to get the win, coming in with a lot of confidence after winning in the Premier League after eight weeks without a victory.

“Commiserations to Nathan because he didn’t play his best there. I don’t know whether he’s struggling with a bit of an injury.

“We go to the same hypnotherapist, really close friends and I wish him all the best. I’m sure there’s more battles that we are going to have. 

“It’s been amazing here. I love coming to Germany and playing in front of these fans. 

“The Premier League was a massive catalyst to what I’ve done these last few days. 

“I know I’ve moved to World No.4 which is a massive thing for me. I’m Bulletproof, nothing to lose, fire away, fire away. Through thick and thin I always find a way. 

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Bunting went into an early lead but Aspinall hauled himself level at 3-3 thanks to three bullseye finishes, the latter being a ‘Small Fish’ 130 kill.

However Bunting then delivered a clinical three legs to stretch clear by 6-3. He soon wrapped it up with double 10.

Aspinall said: “I was Donald Ducked. I’m not going to lie, I ran out of steam. 

“I’m not going to Leicester, I’m going to go and see the physio. Then we’ll play in Manchester on Thursday night.”