High Averages
Taylor has recorded the majority of the highest ever televised averages in the PDC, including the highest ever. This was achieved in round four of the 2010 UK Open, in which he averaged 118.66 in a 9–0 win over Kevin Painter. He also holds the record for the highest average in a PDC World Championship final of 110.94 which he set whilst beating Raymond van Barneveld in 2009. In February 2012, Taylor achieved the highest ever average without actually winning the match, as he drew 7–7 with Adrian Lewis in the Premier League with an average of 112.79.
| Rank | Average | Player | Score | Opponent | Tournament | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 118.66 | Phil Taylor | 9–0 (L) | Kevin Painter | 2010 UK Open | Round 4 |
| 2 | 117.35 | Phil Taylor | 8–4 (L) | Simon Whitlock | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 3 | 116.10 | Phil Taylor | 8–1 (L) | James Wade | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 4 | 116.01 | Phil Taylor | 8–3 (L) | John Part | 2009 Premier League | League |
| 5 | 115.62 | Phil Taylor | 10–0 (L) | Mark Lawrence | 2009 UK Open | Quarter-finals |
| 6 | 114.99 | Phil Taylor | 10–6 (L) | Barrie Bates | 2010 World Matchplay | Round 4 |
| 7 | 115.51 | Phil Taylor | 9–3 (L) | Ken Mather | 2009 UK Open | Round 4 |
| 8 | 114.54 | Phil Taylor | 9–3 (L) | Wes Newton | 2008 UK Open | Round 5 |
| 9 | 114.15 | Darryl Fitton | 6–0 (L) | Davy Richardson | 2004 International Darts League | Last 32 group |
| 10 | 113.92 | Phil Taylor | 9–3 (L) | Mervyn King | 2008 European Championship | Round 2 |
| 11 | 113.43 | Phil Taylor | 8–0 (L) | Gary Mawson | 1997 World Matchplay | Round 1 |
| 12 | 113.33 | Phil Taylor | 11–7 (L) | Robert Thornton | 2008 European Championship | Semi-finals |
| 13 | 113.30 | Phil Taylor | 8–2 (L) | Kevin Painter | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 14 | 113.04 | Raymond van Barneveld | 6–1 (L) | Terry Jenkins | 2012 European Championship | Round 1 |
| 15 | 112.91 | Phil Taylor | 8–4 (L) | Raymond van Barneveld | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 16 | 112.79 | Phil Taylor | 7–7 (L) | Adrian Lewis | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 17 | 112.68 | Phil Taylor | 11–1 (L) | Adrian Lewis | 2008 Premier League | Semi-finals |
| 18 | 112.56 | Chris Mason | 11–8 (L) | Adrian Lewis | 2005 UK Open | Round 6 |
| 19 | 112.28 | Raymond van Barneveld | 8–6 (L) | Kevin Painter | 2012 Premier League | League |
| 20 | 112.17 | Phil Taylor | 16–7 (L) | Chris Mason | 2002 World Matchplay | Quarter-finals |
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Average was achieved by Phil Taylor | |
| L | Game was in legs |
| S | Game was in sets |
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