Play at the Bahrain Darts Masters was suspended as thelights went out during the match between Gian van Veen vs Danny Noppert. It brought an abrupt end to the fifth leg of the quarter-final clash with Van Veen having thrown his first three darts, already holding a 3-1 lead.

The PDC confirmed that a pause in proceedings would be needed due to a problem. "A break in play here after an electrical issue in the venue....We will be back shortly," they said on social media.

A ticker along the bottom of television coverage from ITV read: "We apologise for the technical issues. The darts will recommence shortly."

Fans at the venue responded in good spirits as they hurriedly lit their phones to try and illuminate the room. The broadcaster responded by showing footage from last year's tournament as they looked to fill time before the problem was resolved.

Once the lights had been restored, each player was allowed a period to warm up on the stage once again before resuming the fifth leg of the match. It was Van Veen who claimed that leg after Noppert missed the first chance at a double.

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There was no slowing down for the World Championship runner-up as he also took the next two legs to confirm his place in the day's semi-final. The Dutchman booked his place against Nathan Aspinall, while his countryman Michael van Gerwen takes on Gerwyn Price.

Former electrician and darts star Rob Cross poked some fun at the situation on social media. "I’m available if you need me @OfficialPDC" he posted.

Luke Littler had earlier been knocked out of the competition by Welshman Price. The Nuke was unable to continue his three-month winning streak on television as he lost 6-2 to the Iceman.

The match saw the teenager change darts during it, as he struggled to find his footing. After narrowly saving the opening leg, Price knocked off five in a row to leave Littler reeling.

Despite missing out in Bahrain, Littler will have an opportunity to take home a fortune next week. The superstar and his rivals will have the chance to win $200,000 (£149,000) if they can hit a nine-dart finish followed by a ‘golden bull’ in Riyadh next week.

The World Series of Darts visits Saudi Arabia for the first time with eight PDC Tour representatives pitted against eight Asian Tour representatives.

If a player hits a nine-darter they will win a $100,000 (£74,700) prize before getting the unique chance to double it by throwing one ‘golden’ dart at the bullseye. It marks the biggest prize in the history of the sport for a nine-dart finish.

Former World Championship semi-finalist Mark Webster said on ITV 4: “If a player hits a nine-darter they will get $100,000. Not bad, is it?

“Then one single dart at the bullseye, if they can hit that with their next dart, they will receive an extra $100,000. So 10 perfect darts is $200,000. Not bad is it? If they did that in the first leg, it would be job done.”