The Englishman was playing alongside Jasper Parnevik, who struggled to an 81, with both players only realising after finishing their rounds that they had forgotten to swap scorecards before teeing off. Yet, as champions so often do, Cross found a way, and having produced the type of form that catapulted him to Alexandra Palace glory over recent weeks, he is in bullish mood ahead of the defining period of the darting season. Murray was unable to hang on to his serve in the next game as Alcaraz struck back with his fifth break-point chance before staving off two break points in his next service game to lead 4-2. Scotland will again be without McTominay (illness) for their final World Cup qualifying group game, and striker Lyndon Dykes is a doubt for Monday's Hampden clash as he bids to overcome a knock and illness.