Nitin Kumar: First Indian Winner at Ally Pally

Sunday 14 December 2025 — Nitin Kumar made history at the PDC World Darts Championship by becoming the first Indian player to win a match at Alexandra Palace, beating Richard Veenstra in the first round. The victory ended a long wait for an Indian winner on the Ally Pally stage and sends Kumar into the tournament’s second round.

Kumar sealed the win on Sunday night to cheers from the crowd; video of the decisive moment quickly circulated and attracted international media attention. The result marks a milestone for darts in India, where the sport has been steadily growing and producing more competitive players.

Kumar now turns his focus to preparing for the next match at the World Championship. Indian fans and the wider darts community hailed the breakthrough, hoping it will boost visibility and inspire more talent from India on the global darts circuit.