Darts: Parry unable to back up shock win

Warren Parry in action during the Sydney Darts Masters event. Photo / Getty Images

Kiwi darts player Warren Parry was unable to follow up his stunning first-up win at the Sydney Darts Masters.

A day after knocking over reigning world champion Michael van Gerwen, Parry was beaten 8 legs to 2 by Englishman James Wade.

On Thursday, Parry pulled off a remarkable upset by beating world number one and current world champion Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in the first round of the tournament. The New Zealander trailed 5 legs to 1 before storming back to stun van Gerwen.