“I felt powerless" - How does Luke Littler's 115.02 average stack up against all-time best displays
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In August 2025 at the New Zealand Darts Masters final, Luke Littler averaged 115.02, a record-breaking performance that surpassed all previous World Series final averages. This extraordinary three‑dart average underscores just how dominant Luke Littler was on the night.
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In Luke Humphries words “I felt powerless against untouchable Luke Littler. I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do.” Littler beat Humphries 8-4. Peter Wright holds the current Televised/Streamed record since stats were available with a 123.53 on a Players Championship against Krzysztof Ratajski.
What also needs to be stated is Luke Littler kept this average up over a 12 leg match, whereas Peter Wright completed his 123.5 average in a 6 leg thrashing over Krzysztof Ratajski. So for Littler to complete his over 12 legs and in ` higher pressure match, even though his average was slightly lower, is his better/ harder to do?
Dave Chisnall managed a 118.66 average in a 6-0 win over Mark Webster in the last 32 back in 2017. Yet again do you believe Chisnall’s average was harder to achieve or Littler’s as it was a closer match against the world number 1 in a final. Only Phil Taylor has achieved a higher average than Luke Littler in more legs. Taylor completed a 118.14 average in a 10-3 win over Gary Anderson back in 2009. We all know Littler is going for Taylor’s records, could this be another? Do you think Luke Littler has the chance to beat Peter Wrights average in his career and go above that and do it in a final?
As per PDPA - top averages ever
PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
134.81 Kyle Anderson 6-1 Terry Jenkins (Prior to Dart Connect)
127.00 - Jose ce Sousa 6-0 William Borland Last 128 PC13 MK 14-06-2021
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EUROPEAN TOUR EVENT
118.66 - Dave Chisnall 6-0 Mark Webster Last 32 01-09-2018
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
114.05 - Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Raymond van Barneveld Semi Final 01-01-2017
WORLD MATCHPLAY
114.99 - Phil Taylor 10-6 Barry Bates First Round 20-07-2010
WORLD GRAND PRIX
106.45 - Alan Warriner 2-0 (Sets) Andy Jenkins First Round 24-10-2001
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
118.14 - Phil Taylor 10-3 Gary Anderson Quarter Final 01-11-2009
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PREMIER LEAGUE
123.40 - Michael van Gerwen 7-1 Michael Smith Aberdeen N4 25-02-2016
PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
112.05 - Dirk van Duijvenbode 10-9 Ryan Searle Last 16 26-11-2022
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS
115.19 - Michael van Gerwen 5-2 Joe Cullen Round One Group 14-11-2021
MASTERS
112.49 - Michael Van Gerwen 11-6 Raymond van Barneveld Final 01-02-2015
WINMAU WORLD MASTERS
112.77 Jonny Clayton 3-1 (Sets) v Martin Schindler 31-01-2025 - TV Stage
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117.88 Berry van Peer 2-0 (Sets) v Christian Kist 29-01-20025 - Group Stage Qualifier
WORLD SERIES OF DARTS FINALS
115.62 - Mervyn King 6-0 James Wade Round One 29-10-2021
WORLD SERIES EVENTS
118.21 - Michael van Gerwen 8-3 Paul Nicholson Perth Masters Quarter Final 23-08-2014
WORLD CUP
118.10 - Poland 4-1 Lithuania (Krzysztof Ratajski/Krzysztof Kciuk) Groups 16-06-2023
UK OPEN
118.66 - Phil Taylor 9-0 Kevin Painter Last 32 05-06-2010
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CHALLENGE TOUR
119.00 - Matthew Dennant 5-1 Scott Dale Last 128 CT3 Wigan 27-01-2019
DEVELOPMENT TOUR
130.70 - Charlie Manby 4-0 Patrik Williams Last 64 DT4 Milton Keynes 22-02-2025
130.70 - Mike Zuydwijk 4-0 Christopher Bent Third Round Coventry (Prior to DartConnect)
WOMEN'S SERIES
107.86 - Beau Greaves 5-3 Fallon Sherrock Final WS19 30-10-2022
WOMEN'S WORLD MATCHPLAY
92-16 Mikuru Suzuki 4-2 Aileen de Graaf Quarter Final 23-07-2023
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Q-SCHOOL
123.50 - Martin Schindler 6-0 Stefan Nilles Last 64 EUQSD2 15-02-2021
WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
107.36 - Kevin Doets 4-0 Fabian Schmutzler Round One Group 28-11-2021
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