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Littler continues giant killing run at World Darts champs

06:03 am on 2 January 2024

England's Luke Littler Photo: AFP

Teenager Luke Littler stormed through to the PDC World Darts Championship semi-finals with a 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland's Brendan Dolan.

The 16-year-old followed up his 4-1 win over Raymond van Barneveld with another dazzling display at Alexandra Palace.

Littler, the youngest player to win a match at the World Championship, has dropped only four sets all tournament.

He will play fellow Englishman Rob Cross next after the 2018 champion came from 4-0 down to beat Chris Dobey 5-4.

"Now I am dreaming. I'm two games away. I'm definitely thinking about lifting the title," Littler told Sky Sports.

"If I keep it up I've got a good chance."

In another dominant performance, the Warrington-born youngster hit five 180s, had three 100+ finishes and averaged just under 102 - the third time he has averaged 100 or more in the tournament.

"My board management is probably one of the best," Littler added. "I know what I'm going for and I know what to set up."

This story first appeared the BBC