Home Sports Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen – World Darts Championship: Live score and leg-by-leg updates as teenage sensation sets his sights on first world title as he comes up against three-time champion

Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen – World Darts Championship: Live score and leg-by-leg updates as teenage sensation sets his sights on first world title as he comes up against three-time champion

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Luke Littler celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Luke Humphries during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League play-off at the O2, London. Photo date: Thursday May 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story DARTS Premier League. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent of the rights holder.

What a year for Littler. Let’s be honest, before the World Cup last year, how many of you knew who he was?

He was only 16 years old when he debuted in last year’s tournament. And he kept winning. From being a bit of a cheeky guy, so to speak, on stage, he took out the likes of Andrew Gilding and Matt Campbell before taking on his childhood hero, Roman van Barneveld.

There is no problem there either. Just a 4-1 victory over a four-time world champion.

The streak continued as he beat Brendan Dolan and Rob Cross, before facing the man who would become his archrival, Luke Humphries, in the final.

He was up, missing the double 2 to go 5-2 up. But he didn’t and Humphries showed his class by coming back to claim victory. But a star was born.

Since then, he has become truly famous, starring in shows such as Jonathan Ross, Bullseye and Game of Throws.

However, there are darts to throw. and there is a job to do tonight.

Luke Littler celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Luke Humphries during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League play-off at the O2, London. Photo date: Thursday May 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story DARTS Premier League. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent of the rights holder.

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