170 FROM LITTLER!!!! 🎣 What a finish from this mercurial talent... Luke Littler reels in the biggest checkout of the lot to lead 3-2 against Peter Wright. Majestic. 📺 bit.ly/PLD24Live #PLDarts
Luke Littler comes out on top in last-leg decider against Peter Wright in Newcastle; Michael van Gerwen defeats Gerwyn Price in quarter final
PDCThursday, 22 February 2024 at 22:32
Luke Littler poured more misery on Peter Wright's Premier League struggles as the teenager came out on top in a last-leg decider. Despite still not getting off the mark, Wright will be encouraged by his performance in a tie that both players played their part in by averaging over 103.
Littler came out firing to race into a two-leg lead, only for Wright to kick into gear to restore parity. But it was the teenager who got the crowd going with a 12-darter which was capped off by a 170 checkout to go 3-2 ahead. Wright managed to keep in arm's length, getting proceedings back level in a high-quality affair. Despite breaking and throwing for the match, 'Snakebite' was unable to capitalise and squandered a match dart at double 16, allowing Littler to force a decider with a clinical 85 checkout. And it was the youngster who came out victorious, with Wright offering little resistance in the final leg.
Van Gerwen sees off price to reach semi final
Michael van Gerwen saw off Gerwyn Price in the final quarter final of the night in a rematch of the final from last year. The reigning champion looked comfortable at the start and found an early break of throw in the contest.
Price battled to stay within one but van Gerwen didn't relent, firing in two maximums to restore his two-leg lead. The Dutchman continued to show class as he followed up with a 12-dart break, although Price wasn't finished just yet by winning consecutive legs. However, 'The Iceman' left himself with too much to do in the end as van Gerwen closed the game out on double 16 to make the semis, where he will meet Luke Littler in a repeat of the final from Night Two.
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- When Littler has at least five ranking Majors he’s in the discussion, until then, forget it.Mysstree14-11-2024
- This is the difference between other players and Phil Taylor. Phil would be completely motivated even before his walk on and didn't need anything else to do so.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024
- Still impressive though. Also literally everyone cares about averages that's what makes darts fascinating.medinabello14-11-2024
- BS he won a Euro Tour during this down period something that not many players can say. Dobey, Noppy, DvD, Ross Smith to name just a few.medinabello14-11-2024
- Maybe the supposed top players are burnt out from the endless travelling and tournaments, I just don't think they have the dedication or outright desire to win. I think they are more interested in the money and being popular, just keeping their rankings steady. The only thing that mattered to Phil Taylor was winning, not winning a few games to top up the money pot and seeking the fans attention. Maybe there is too many tournaments now and the enthusiasm is gone. This year especially has seen so many different winners and unexpected draws and line ups.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024