January 2nd 2025.
In an exciting turn of events, it has been confirmed that Luke Littler will be facing off against the formidable Michael van Gerwen in the highly anticipated World Darts Championship final this Friday. This will mark the second year in a row that Littler has made it to the final, after defeating Stephen Bunting in a thrilling semi-final match.
As a 17-year-old, Littler has quickly made a name for himself in the world of darts and was the favorite heading into this year's championship. This is no surprise, as he made an impressive runner-up finish last year against Luke Humphries. Now, with the chance to claim the ultimate title, Littler is determined to give it his all against the three-time champion, 'The Green Machine'.
But first, let's talk about his semi-final match against Bunting. It was a battle of fan-favorites, with both players putting up impressive averages in the opening set. Bunting seemed to have the upper hand, with a staggering 113.35 average compared to Littler's 105.92. However, it was the young teenager who managed to edge out Bunting and take the lead.
Despite Bunting's consistent high averages, his struggles with doubles proved to be his downfall. Littler took advantage of this and quickly gained a 4-0 lead, dominating the match at Alexandra Palace. Bunting tried to make a comeback, winning the fifth set and cutting the lead to 4-1. But unfortunately, he missed crucial darts in the following set, allowing Littler to secure a 6-1 victory and move on to the final.
Now, all eyes are on Littler as he prepares to take on Van Gerwen in what is sure to be an epic showdown. Will he be able to go one step further and claim his first World Darts Championship title? We'll have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event!
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