Luke Littler v Luke Humphreys LIVE: The final
Luke Littler v Luke Humphreys LIVE: The final score in the darts final with a teenager behind it
Tonight, almost three weeks after opening day, the World Darts Championship concludes with a successful final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphreys. The 16-year-old prodigy has just won against the newly crowned world number one and promises to be a cracker at Alexandra Palace. Despite becoming world junior champion, Littler has failed to capture the attention of casual darts fans over the past month. But this 2007-born standout dominates the established major hits, with Humphries in second place. Cool Hand will provide the youngster’s toughest challenge to date after his stunning performance to defeat Scott Williams in the semi-finals. That’s why Ally Pally’s Ultimate Rival feels like an all-time classic. Humphreys Jr. 4-5 (1-2)
At this stage of the game every foot counts and Luke Littler misses the ball and intercepts Humphreys’ throw.
“Cool Hand” took the lead and made no mistake, scoring 25 points. He has the arrows to take a 6-4 lead in this set and Littler needs to catch a break somewhere.
The mega 170 box office of “The Nuke” delighted Ally Pally and was a rare example of a youngster showing emotion in the end. Luke Humphreys started well in set 10. It took him 50 shots.
Luke Littler is punished mercilessly for every mistake he makes, but he perseveres. one
Luke Humphreys shot 145 in the World Darts Championship final, 18 shots short of double in the double nine final.
Humphreys is now three sets into the program but Littler is still playing fantastic darts.
