Luke Littler defeats Rob Cross to get to the World Darts Championship final at the age of sixteen.

In a remarkable display of skill, 16-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler has secured a spot in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace. Hailing from Warrington, Littler defeated 2018 champion Rob Cross 6-2, positioning himself to potentially become the youngest world champion in the history of darts.

Littler, the youngest-ever finalist in the premier darts tournament, is set to face fellow Englishman Luke Humphries in tomorrow's final. Speaking to Sky Sports about his preparation, Littler shared his routine, stating, "I'll do what I've been doing. In the morning, I'll go for my ham and cheese omelet, come in here, have my pizza, that's what I've been doing every day." Reflecting on his unexpected journey to the final, he expressed amazement at the prospect of competing for the world championship title on his debut.

Following his semi-final victory, Littler recounted that his opponent, Rob Cross, conveyed a message of respect, saying, "God bless, I respect you, do it." Known as "The Nuke," Littler revealed that he started playing darts at the tender age of 18 months, and his exceptional performances have solidified his status as the youngest player to reach the world championship final.

In the semi-final clash against eighth-seed Rob Cross, Littler made a significant statement by dominating the treble-20 16 times and maintaining an impressive average of 106.05. The teenager is now on the brink of creating one of the most extraordinary sports stories, potentially rivaling Emma Raducanu's historic win at the US Open in 2021.

Littler, aiming to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy on his debut like Cross did before him, appears unstoppable, with his performances garnering attention beyond the world of darts. His celebrity status has transcended the sport, particularly appealing to a younger audience, as evidenced by Sky Sports reporting an 18.5% share of all under-35 viewers in the UK during his New Year's Day quarter-final win.

Having qualified for the tournament by winning the World Youth Championship in November, Littler's success has put pressure on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to consider including him in the forthcoming Premier League. If he continues to perform at the level demonstrated against Cross, he is poised to be a heavy favorite in future competitions.

Despite momentarily trailing in the opening set against Cross, Littler showcased his resilience, leveling the match before gaining a 3-1 lead. With nerves of steel, he closed out the semi-final in style, inching closer to his dream of becoming the youngest world champion in darts history, just 19 days shy of his 17th birthday.