ST HELENS darter Stephen Bunting is level with Alan Norris in the final of the World Darts Championship at Frimley Green.

He lost the first set 3-1 despite having the darts, with Alan Norris starting well against the BDO ranked number one.

Bunting had the chance to take the opening leg of the second but missed one shot on double tops allowing Norris to nick it.

He scored well in the second leg and was under no pressure when he levelled at 1-1.

Norris missed double tops to allow Bunting to break throw for the first time in the match and was let off the hook for a missed double 16 to take the second set.