World Darts Championship LIVE: Semi-final results as Luke Littler beats Rob Cross to move into final with Luke Humphries

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler celebrates historic semi-final victory as world champion

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Teenage star Luke Littler is just one win away from realizing his sensational World Darts Championship dream as he moves into the final.

The 16-year-old has set Alexandra Palace on fire over the past two weeks and is the youngest player ever to reach the decider final of the Premier darts tournament.

The 16-year-old Littler easily beat Brendan Dolan to reach the Final Four and has now beaten former world champion Rob Cross to book a place in Wednesday's final. Cross – who won the tournament on his debut back in 2018 – secured his place in the semi-finals after a miraculous performance on Monday, overcoming a 4-0 deficit to beat the in-form Chris Dobey 5-4. But this time he had no chance of a comeback as he lost 6-2.

In the other semi-final, pre-tournament favorite Luke Humphries defeated Scott Williams and will face Littler in the final. Humphries reached this stage after a comprehensive victory over Dave Chisnall, while Williams pulled off one of the tournament's upsets, defeating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals – but was unable to repeat the feat, losing 6-0 in the semi-finals.

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Semi-finals of the Darts World Championship LIVE

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The stats behind teenager Luke Littler's run to the World Cup final

16-year-old Luke Littler stormed into the World Championship final with a 6-2 victory over former champion Rob Cross.

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Karl MatchettJanuary 3, 2024 02:35

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Luke Littler reveals how he will prepare on the morning of the World Darts Championship final

The 16-year-old put in the performance of his life on Tuesday, January 2, brushing aside former world champion Rob Cross in his semi-final.

Littler won 6-2 in front of a rousing crowd at London's Alexandra Palace before discussing how he would prepare for a historic final.

“Just do what I did. Go have my ham and cheese omelette in the morning, then come in here and eat my pizza here,” the teenager said.

Luke Littler tells how he will prepare on the morning of the World Darts Championship final

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has revealed how he will prepare for the World Darts Championship final. The 16-year-old put in the performance of his life on Tuesday, January 2, brushing aside former world champion Rob Cross in his semi-final. Littler won 6-2 in front of a rousing crowd at London's Alexandra Palace before discussing how he would prepare for a historic final. “Just do what I did. Go have my ham and cheese omelette in the morning, then come in here and eat my pizza here,” the teenager said.

Karl MatchettJanuary 3, 2024 01:10

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The 16-year-old now has the chance to claim a historic place in the sport by aiming for the title at Alexandra Palace.

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Karl MatchettJanuary 3, 2024 12:05 am

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Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler celebrates historic semi-final victory at the World Championships

The 16-year-old, who burst onto the scene last month, put in the performance of his life to beat Rob Cross in their semi-final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday night (January 2).

Cross, a former world champion in brilliant form, was overwhelmed by Littler, who won 6-2 to book his place in the final.

The teenager showed no nerves on the biggest stage of his career – and is now just one win away from making more history – and winning it all.

Moment: Luke Littler celebrates the historic semi-final victory at the World Darts Championship

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has reached the final of the World Darts Championship. The 16-year-old, who burst onto the scene last month, put in the performance of his life to beat Rob Cross in their semi-final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday night (January 2). Cross, a former world champion in brilliant form, was overwhelmed by Littler, who won 6-2 to book his place in the final. The teenager showed no nerves on the biggest stage of his career – and is now just one win away from making more history – and winning it all.

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 11:26 p.m

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Darts World Championship LIVE

Two fantastic performances, two Lukes, one finale.

Come back tomorrow to find out more – we'll be broadcasting everything live.

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 11:10 p.m

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Superstar teenager Luke Littler secures a place in the World Darts Championship final

He is now on the cusp of producing one of the greatest sports stories of all time, one that could rival Emma Raducanu's US Open victory in 2021.

Littler has already proven he's the real deal, but made his biggest statement yet when he beat eighth seed Rob Cross 6-2 in stunning fashion.

He bombed the triple-20 16 times, produced three checkouts over 130 and averaged 106.05 in a nerveless performance.

“The Nuke” is looking to emulate 2018 champion Cross by lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy on debut, and few would bet against him as his juggernaut is seemingly unstoppable.

Whatever happens in Wednesday's final will be the story of the tournament.

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 11:00 p.m

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Luke Humphries 6-0 Scott Williams

“It was incredible – I could never have imagined being No. 1 in the world, it’s a special feeling,” says Humphries.

“As I said, it can take a few months, the world champion is forever. I face a big test against Luke.

“In the practice room, watching, I felt even better [the first semi-final]. To achieve such an achievement is very gratifying.”

Carl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 10:52 p.m

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Luke Humphries 6-0 Scott Williams

That's it! We will have a final of Lukes: Littler vs Humphries in the World Darts Championship final tomorrow night.

His average was 108.74 – the highest of the tournament and a top 10 average in the history of this tournament. What an opportunity to reach the final and secure first place in the world after this tournament.

Sensational performance tonight.

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 10:51 p.m

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Luke Humphries 6-0 Scott Williams

Williams breaks and has the throwing advantage and Humphries' average dipped below 110 for the first time tonight. A win tonight and he'll be world No. 1, remember that.

Williams breaks his score – he misses double six and returns to 126. Humphries gets 180 and stays at 30, Williams misses the bull this time with a different route but Humphries punishes him 2-1.

We're throwing to reach the final now and face Luke Littler. The first match dart is missed, but a double 10 is all he needs and he duly gets it – that's a great 6-0 semi-final win and he's on top of the world and in the final!

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 10:49 p.m

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Luke Humphries 5-0 Scott Williams

A 19 and a double 20 and that's 2-0 – Humphries is barely getting through this match.

The number 3 seeded team then finished the whole thing with a bullshit, a triple 13 and a double 16 – sensational. Raised eyebrows from Scott Williams, who just hasn't had a chance so far. 5-0 for Humphries.

Karl MatchettJanuary 2, 2024 10:38 p.m