Simon Whitlock will be hoping to defy his leg injury once again when he takes on Steve Beaton in round two of the World Championship on Wednesday afternoon.
 
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The Australian produced the best display of the tournament so far in his 3-0 win over Dennis Smith, averaging 105 despite barely being able to walk following a lengthy leg injury.

The Wizard, who reached the final in 2010, faces veteran Steve Beaton on Wednesday afternoon.

The Adonis can count himself fortunate to still be in the event after a sluggish win over Magnus Caris in round one, with help from the crowd.

He will need to up his game if he is to see off the big Aussie and make it into the last 16 of darts' most prestigious tournament.

Both players are capable of heavy scoring and top finishing, which should make for a highly entertaining encounter should both bring their 'A' game.

The bookmakers are wary of the threat posed by Whitlock and make him the 2/9 favourite to progress. Beaton is the 10/3 outsider with title sponsors Ladbrokes.

The duo met twice in the Championship League back in October, each exchanging a 6-3 victory in Crondon.

The match gets underway at 2.30pm on Wednesday and will be streamed live over the best of seven sets from the Alexandra Palace, London.