Humphries beats Van Gerwen in final of International Darts Cup to taste success for second time in Finland

Humphries Downs Van Gerwen to Claim Second International Darts Cup Title in Finland

Luke Humphries continued his remarkable rise in world darts as he defeated Michael van Gerwen in a high-quality final to win the International Darts Cup for the second time in Finland. The world No. 1, who has been in blistering form throughout the season, delivered another composed and clinical display to get the better of the three-time world champion.

The showdown—one fans had eagerly anticipated—did not disappoint. Van Gerwen came out firing, averaging strongly and applying early pressure, but Humphries responded with trademark composure. The Englishman’s scoring power, combined with his ruthless finishing, proved the deciding factor as he pulled clear in the second half of the match.

Humphries’ victory marks another significant milestone in a year that has seen him capture multiple titles and cement his status as one of the sport’s most dominant forces. His confidence at the big moments once again shone through, especially in a series of pressure-filled legs where his checkout percentage made the difference.

Van Gerwen, meanwhile, showed glimpses of his best throughout the tournament but couldn’t quite match Humphries’ relentlessness in the final. Despite the defeat, the Dutch star acknowledged the quality of the contest and praised Humphries’ continued development into a tournament-winning machine.

The win in Finland not only hands Humphries another trophy but further strengthens his momentum heading toward the upcoming World Championship. With his form peaking at precisely the right time, the 29-year-old looks poised to be one of the main contenders once again on the biggest stage.

For darts fans, the message is clear: Luke Humphries is only getting better—and victories like this show he is fully embracing his role as the sport’s new front-runner.