In a remarkable turn of events at the PDC World Championship 2024, 16-year-old Luke Littler has reached the semi-finals, first by defeating Raymond van Barneveld with a score of 4-1 and then overcoming Brendan Dolan with a commanding 5-1 victory, achieving an impressive average of 101.93. Littler, who has already secured a £50,000 pay-day, could be on his way to a potential £500,000 prize. His next challenge is a semi-final match against Rob Cross, who completed a historic comeback from 4-0 down to beat Chris Dobey 5-4. Scott Williams delivered a shock to darts fans by defeating three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen 5-3, earning him a place in the semi-final against Luke Humphries, who secured his spot with a 5-1 win over Dave Chisnall. The championship has been a spectacle of surprises, including a rare 'robin hood' throw and a player persevering through a wasp sting during competition.
You are a World Darts Championship semi-finalist, Luke ✨ https://t.co/RJji9cYw3p
2024 PaddyPower World Darts Championship Semi finals - Best of 11 sets (First to 6 sets Rob Cross (8) 🆚 Luke Littler Scott Williams 🆚 Luke Humphries (3) @HighRollerRadio
HUMPHRIES INTO THE SEMI-FINALS!! 🧊✋ That's so impressive from Luke Humphries as he reaches the Semi-Finals for the first time in his career... 103.50 average 12x 180s 40% doubles He blitzes past Dave Chisnall to set up a Semi-Final clash with Scott Williams! https://t.co/UIT0iC9bfn
Luke Humphries is into the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship for the first time after beating Dave Chisnall 5-1 ✅ https://t.co/JITk2vxrEa
What a way to win it 💥 Luke Humphries is into the semi-finals for the first time at the World Darts Championship 👏 https://t.co/NWsjltCu5L
Left Chizzy in his dust!!! 5-1 Luke Humphries. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/ulwUsvB0DD
"The man who just cannot stop winning" 🥶 Luke Humphries is one set away from the semi-finals after that brilliant 121 finish 👏 https://t.co/B2o0tx6vjo
In a set that looked to be going Chizzy's way, Luke Humphries takes it to move two sets away from a semi-final spot! 😲 https://t.co/Qcb5VSzeKw
When the pressure is on, Dave Chisnall is in tough. 3-1 > Luke Humphries. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/xGczW16Mw7
2-1 Luke Humphries. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/kQrwAaVRVm
Add Scott Williams stunning Michael van Gerwen to the New Years day darts list 📝 https://t.co/eQU99WUAVO https://t.co/COWhDDIEK6
Nice Response Dave Chisnall. 1-1 #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/y5sX8uxKl9 https://t.co/6CeZgJRNTV
Luke Humphries makes the first step towards the semi-finals with the first set ⏩ https://t.co/wyfqkeK0pO
Luke Humphries 1-0. Chizzy in trouble? #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/NxAdfLEHiq
"The bottom line is Michael van Gerwen did not play well" 💬 Wayne Mardle reacts to Scott Williams' shock win over MVG 👇 https://t.co/vVPZk1a1gB
Michael van Gerwen crashes out of PDC World Championship as Scott Williams scores shock upset Full story 👇 https://t.co/HYNEuKiMcD
Luke Littler now FAVOURITE to win World Darts Championship after Michael van Gerwen dumped out in worst loss in 13 years https://t.co/lD0n7MvGGD https://t.co/DbU7M4tkmU
"Double 16 has been my favourite double and will be my favourite double forever and ever and ever" 😅 Scott Williams reacts to his incredible win over Michael van Gerwen 👏 https://t.co/XVEVxMSNtw
Michael van Gerwen has been knocked out of the World Darts Championship by Scott Williams at the quarter-finals stage 🎯 https://t.co/35UrLJtABC
Scott Williams smashed in 12 180s on his way to dumping out three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen 🔥 https://t.co/VLEyMusMGP
Between this, Cross' comeback from 4-0 down, and the Luke Littler fairytale continuing, today has been some incredible darts! I've never really followed it much before this tournament, but I am HOOKED https://t.co/fSmRQc5tpI
"He wasn't the Van Gerwen we've seen the last few games, but that isn't my problem. I should have won easier." On his next opponent, either Chizzy or Humphries: "I really don't care!" Scott Williams #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/904DzvW8CJ
Scott Williams has knocked Michael van Gerwen out of the #PDCWorldChampionships! 😲 Who saw that one coming? 👀 #BBCDarts https://t.co/wIwFhTtgOR
WILLIAMS STUNS VAN GERWEN TO REACH LAST FOUR!!! 🤯 The biggest win of his career and a HUGE shock from Scott Williams as he beats Michael van Gerwen to reach the Semi-Finals! 👏 The wait for a fourth world title for MvG goes on ❌ 📺 https://t.co/f3RU9WTIoD #WCDarts https://t.co/FW8wsRUoli
Quarter final result Michael van Gerwen (2) 3️⃣ - 5️⃣ Scott Williams Scott Williams into the semi finals where he will face either Luke Humphries or Dave Chisnall after the 5 - 3 win in sets. @HighRollerRadio
SCOTT WILLIAMS KNOCKS MICHAEL VAN GERWEN OUT OF THE WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP 🤯 https://t.co/MB9HWoptj6
An air of invincibility! Don't care what anyone says, I love this guy. 5-3 Scott Williams KOs MvG!!!!! Wow. That's how you do it. #Dartts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/xsIYh2Mf4R
Scott Williams is ONE set away from knocking out Michael van Gerwen! 😲 https://t.co/PhE60vxM8U
Luke Littler guaranteed eye-watering prize money after reaching PDC World Championship semi-final Read here 👇 https://t.co/7tIolfnD4j
There is some cock in the walk!!!! Scott Williams wins both sets four and five 3-nil. 3-2 > MvG #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/OM5H97wjaF
2-2. Williams levels with MvG. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/5vv3RzIyqb
Luke Littler’s sister sends amazing three-word message after 16-year-old storms into World Darts Championship semi-final https://t.co/Q8hwjANOIL https://t.co/Q8hwjANOIL
Wasted Opportunity. Scott Williams can't find the double, and MvG steals the set. 2-1 MvG #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/qdELlx9W19
Scott Williams brutally taunts Michael van Gerwen after taking first set of quarter-final clash Read here👇 https://t.co/HYNEuKiMcD
Scott Williams takes the first set 3-0 against Michael van Gerwen 👀 https://t.co/geKHCli9Dd
Rob Cross likened to Tyson Fury and The Undertaker after miraculous PDC World Championship comeback Read here 👇 https://t.co/jlGLvuaeWr
Rob Cross comes from 4-0 down to win 5-4 🤯 Luke Littler becomes youngest ever player to make a World Darts Championship semi-final 🤯 New Years day darts has not disappointed so far 🔥 https://t.co/pdmeDPcqZ9
Fans stunned by incredibly rare darts feat during Luke Littler vs Brendan Dolan and say ‘haven’t seen that in ages’ https://t.co/3LKp1wjjis https://t.co/3LKp1wjjis
Luke 'the Nuke' Littler's sister says 'the dream continues' - as teen darts sensation's family rally around 16-year-old during the World Darts Championship https://t.co/dieQsJaF4y https://t.co/1vszcI8zQu
“It’s crazy. I’m just taking it all in my stride.” “I was in @Madders10’s box yesterday, it’s all gone crazy. I’m glad I’m known.” Darts sensation Luke Littler speaks to talkSPORT after yet another win 🎯 https://t.co/SYA4xCxJno
Sixteen-year-old Littler into semi-finals of World Championship https://t.co/WFHjKwm9MD https://t.co/DUYpzCDRbw
Luke Littler won World Darts Championship quarter-final 5-1 despite being STUNG on his throwing arm by infamous Ally Pally wasp https://t.co/Q8r8NA7NSF https://t.co/Q8r8NA7NSF
Luke Littler unhappy with World Darts Championship organisers after quarter-final triumph https://t.co/FWRgw9yjhq
Teenage star Luke Littler is just two wins away from becoming world champion after continuing his amazing Alexandra Palace journey - by @jonathandveal83 https://t.co/d7B7lJKB1s.
🎯 Luke Littler bandwagon rolls on as he moves into semi-finals Read @trlkershaw's report from another stunning win for the 16-year-old ⬇️ https://t.co/dahJNaYwcx
Fairytale continues as Luke Littler beats Fermanagh's Brendan Dolan for semi-final spot. The 16-year-old won 5-1 to become the youngest ever player to reach the last four of the World Championship. https://t.co/AHai7cZMII
Who is 16-year-old Luke 'The Nuke' Littler? https://t.co/0bEuW89AWz
👏 “Luke Littler, history maker!!” “Another demolition job… This boy has got talent & he’s in the final four!” Luke Littler picked up another win at Ally Pally, here’s how it sounded on @talkSPORT2 🎯 https://t.co/Q4luUYPz9z
Teenage sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler reaches final four of World Darts Championship https://t.co/C9M5J0irsx
PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler beats Brendan Dolan to reach semi-finals https://t.co/t2rrHoxaWl
Luke Littler sets up Rob Cross blockbuster semi-final as dream World Darts Championship run continues https://t.co/t8PAtHxslR
LITTLER IS INTO THE LAST FOUR!! 👏 It's another RIDICULOUS display from Luke Litter as he averages 101.93 in a demolition of Brendan Dolan! The 16-year-old STORMS into the Semi-Finals at Alexandra Palace... 📺 https://t.co/f3RU9WTIoD #WCDarts https://t.co/19q8vtjDq8
Selfie time for Luke Littler at the Ally Pally 🤳 https://t.co/fOiS1dHxvT
Quarter final result Luke Littler 5️⃣ - 1️⃣ Brendan Dolan (28) Luke Littler will face Rob Cross for the semi final with a 101.93 average beating Brendan Dolan 5 - 1 in sets. @HighRollerRadio
Brendan Dolan is on the board. Needed that 1-1-8. Kudos. 4-1 Littler. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/UJVs2dH417
Luke Littler leaves fans in stitches with ‘box office’ antics in World Darts Championship clash with Brendan Dolan https://t.co/75bNQgqJeN https://t.co/75bNQgqJeN
Luke Littler disappoints Alexandra Palace crowd after stopping mid-throw following second dart https://t.co/0aXvtbvohe
Pressure? What pressure? 🤷♂️ Luke Littler is one set away from the semi-finals! 😲 https://t.co/6qcR25nkvv
Luke Littler is one set away from the PDC World Championship semi-finals 🔥 That's unless Brendan Dolan can produce a Rob Cross-esque comeback at Ally Pally... #BBCDarts #WCDarts https://t.co/Gl6MObRDOv
Walk in the park. 4-0 Luke Littler. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/7T6ePvWago
Brendan Dolan pulls off insane ‘Robin Hood feat’ against Luke Littler at PDC World Championship Read here 👇 https://t.co/zHDCSYS2Vl
Unseeded Luke Littler keeps on ruffling feathers at the PDC World Championship 🧊🥶 Three sets away from an historic semi-final! #BBCDarts #WCDarts https://t.co/OaJUCJAnrO
Luke Littler opponent pulls off rare 'robin hood' darts throw in crazy leg of quarter-final https://t.co/NYCobUpSQg
Up 2-0, Dolan loses first set. 1-0 Luke Littler. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/NffO7TVNc3
Rob Cross pulls off miraculous PDC World Championship comeback to drive fans wild More here 👇 https://t.co/jTcaMGZDDV
Littler 🆚 Dolan It's the one they have all been talking about... Can Luke Littler do it again and get passed the Ally Pally Giant Killer - Brendan Dolan? 📺 https://t.co/f3RU9WTIoD #WCDarts https://t.co/bbQlsJJg6m
One of the best dart match I've ever watched. 0:4 to a 5:4 victory? That was incredible. I enjoyed it. Hats off to Rob Cross. https://t.co/K5AlXUqmBw
"It's all about me, I still believe even when I'm four-nil down. I've got nerves of steel." Belief like that is DARTING GOLD DUST!!!! Rob Cross, baby. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/4g6jETQDK1
CROSS COMPLETES A DARTING MIRACLE!!! 😱 One of the greatest comebacks of ALL-TIME as Rob Cross comes from 4-0 down to beat Chris Dobey and reach the Semi-Finals! Truly sensational from the 2018 Champion 👏 https://t.co/iZQRYn3283
One of the greatest comebacks in Darts history?! 🤯 Rob Cross wins an absolute Ally Pally classic! 🔥 https://t.co/HHXcm7W1G3
Absolute GREATNESS!!!! One for the ages. From four-nil down, Rob Cross battled, never gave up, and produced one of the classic comebacks in sports history! Wow. 5-4 final. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/gD7rlxqISW
UNBELIEVABLE 🤯🎯 Rob Cross comes back from 4-0 down to beat Chris Dobey 5-4 and reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals! Incredible darting drama. #BBCDarts #WCDarts https://t.co/eQy5FFzL3o
What a match, what a comeback. #WorldDartsChampionship
"THIS IS DARTS!" - John Part Rob Cross is a different sort of mental!!! Never give up. One leg away. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/a41wPf9xtk
ROB CROSS COMES BACK FROM 4-0 DOWN TO MAKE IT 4-4! 🤯 https://t.co/5lBm59Spgf
INCREDIBLE! 😲 From 4-0 down Rob Cross has won 3 sets in a row! 🤯 https://t.co/qYlcCrDGXt
Chris Dobey misses match dart at bullseye, and the MATCH LIVES ON!!!! Rob Cross FULLY entrenched now. 4-3 Dobey. Darts war incoming. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/nBWPKqS8HG
When you're a former world champ, think you're playing well, and still trail 4-0. WOW. Chris Dobey is a juggernaut. #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/5sKqOz7hdG
"Mammoth outshot!" - John Part With Cross on 32, Dobey lands the 1-6-1, then explodes in delight. ON FIRE! #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/qJ7pf8zCqC https://t.co/IweEpUqspY
7 perfect darts from Rob Cross 😲 The nine-darter wasn't to be but Cross makes no mistake with the 67 🔥 https://t.co/NeDHBsNQSO
'The mood here is extremely high, everybody has been looking forward to today.' GB News Reporter Theo Chikomba reports from outside Alexandra Palace as 16-year-old Luke Littler faces Brendan Dolan in the World Darts Championship. https://t.co/dpOgxYBjtD
Luke Littler acknowledges he's 'broken the rules' during World Darts Championship breakthrough https://t.co/NUtQQPsgdW
World Darts Championship: Live score and updates as Luke 'The Nuke' Littler takes on Brendan Dolan for a place in the semi-finals and a £100,000 pay-day https://t.co/ZFF5MgsnPd https://t.co/kzDrBgLQnW
Can Dolan thwart the kid? Whaddya think? I don't mind if Luke wins, but I sure would like to see a veteran like Dolan take this opportunity. Not often you're one of only eight left in the BIG ONE! #Darts #WorldDartsChampionship
Luke Littler compared to 'one-off' Emma Raducanu by darts boss in savage dig at tennis star https://t.co/FS58sESzVy
How Luke 'the Nuke' Littler, 16, first started throwing darts as a toddler in nappies - as teen sensation reveals he spent his childhood 'eating, playing Xbox then chucking at the board' https://t.co/5BOIPi97Z7 https://t.co/kgj2b1RSeo
Teenage sensation Luke Littler's reward for beating Raymond van Barneveld is a last-eight meeting against Brendan Dolan in today's afternoon session🎯 The battle for the Sid Waddell Trophy has reached the quarter-finals, with coverage starting at 12:30pm on Sky Sports Darts🏆 https://t.co/lCP5zX7m5q
Luke Littler is sport’s latest teen sensation as darts whiz emulates Pele, Boris Becker & Mike Tyson with oche wizardry https://t.co/zzQYC2syMN https://t.co/zzQYC2syMN
🎯 Warrington’s 16 year old Luke “The Nuke” Littler in the Quarter Finals of the World Darts Championships at 2.30 New Years Day. Let’s hope he repeats his performance from Saturday night with a convincing win! Good Luck Luke…#WorldDartsChampionship #WDC2024 #2024WDC https://t.co/19F9fCDGLA
Luke Littler reveals how much his life has already changed after incredible run to a £50,000 pay-day at the World Darts Championship... and he could double his money in today's quarter-final at Ally Pally! https://t.co/EpnphX68a2 https://t.co/kjUA94uIpC
The life of a darts player sounds AMAZING! 🎯 A big day for Luke Littler with the chance to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals! #BBCDarts https://t.co/7gSVHWjG3n
Luke Littler has eyes on more history today when he faces Brendan Dolan in the World Darts Championship quarter-finals https://t.co/22VMCQxSSI
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Littler gave Raymond van Barneveld ultimate show of respect before World Championship win Full story 👇 https://t.co/ezhKrI9NcV
Luke Littler could be just days away from securing a £500,000 cheque and a world crown... even though the darts ace is barely out of school https://t.co/zAoyu5VmeV https://t.co/8xK0k0yC0W
Raymond van Barneveld sends message to Luke Littler, 16, after darts sensation dumps legend out of World Championships https://t.co/cJBj3EAuzX https://t.co/cJBj3EAuzX
"Just wake up, play on the Xbox, have some food." 😅 The life of a teenage darts sensation @LukeTheNuke180 sounds pretty fun to us! 🎯 #BBCDarts #WorldDartsChampionship https://t.co/QPTwrGGmn9
Luke Littler celebrates Raymond van Barneveld win by watching Tottenham beat Bournemouth as England star’s special guest https://t.co/3PeYNNOWCX https://t.co/3PeYNNOWCX
Watch teenage darts star Luke Littler lap up the atmosphere at Ally Pally in London after beating Raymond van Barneveld 👇🎯 https://t.co/oatfdTPtSk
🗣️ "I think I am daring to dream now" Despite being the talk of the country, the 16-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler appears totally undeterred as he stoically continues his quest for his sport’s global title Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/NtSvbVuvhh
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Littler recalls pinch-me moment before beating Raymond van Barneveld at World Championship Full story 👇 https://t.co/ezhKrI9NcV
Luke Humphries opens up on family health scare after darts star left stage in tears following Joe Cullen victory https://t.co/Rn99jbMsM4 https://t.co/Rn99jbMsM4
Luke Littler v Brendan Dolan: Teenager 'daring to dream' of World Championship glory https://t.co/uDn36jeE5U
Darts sensation Luke Littler, 16, takes a few hours off to join Tottenham star James Maddison in his box for their game against Bournemouth, ahead of his £100,000 Ally Pally quarter-final on New Year's Day https://t.co/8dTvbuFNrD https://t.co/cLqlcnDsV4
Raymond van Barneveld admits facing Luke Littler 'was like throwing against a darts ROBOT' and admits 16-year-old's demolition of him was 'a hard blow' to take https://t.co/HHyj95qjrE https://t.co/H9hm7VKlfu
Darts fans joke about 'Project Luke Littler' after sensational win over Raymond van Barneveld https://t.co/AqDdSW67N6
Love the darts? @DeclanBogue here on his fellow county man @BrendanDolan180 as he slips under the radar to the Quarter-finals of the @OfficialPDC to face Luke Littler. https://t.co/ZUwlUkS5Uh
Eagle-eyed darts fans hail ‘moment of class’ as Luke Littler showed respect for his hero during Ally Pally demolition https://t.co/fkhi4h1Ci8 https://t.co/aP249KMOkC
Paddy Power donation to Prostate Cancer UK smashes £750,000 mark as 750th 180 maximum is thrown at Ally Pally World Darts Championship... and it's 16-year-old star Luke Littler topping the leaderboard! https://t.co/Cx3TECo4Ru https://t.co/lK5wl0pkpx
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Littler gave Raymond van Barneveld ultimate show of respect before World Championship win More here 👇 https://t.co/ezhKrI9fnn
Darts star reveals concern about Luke Littler despite outstanding Raymond van Barneveld win https://t.co/m3V0YyYLkL
Darts sensation Luke Littler, 16, reveals what his idol Raymond van Barneveld told him after beating him 4-1 to reach World Darts Championship quarter finals - after euphoric crowd sang 'Walking in a Littler Wonderland' https://t.co/5gkT779nPY https://t.co/AfelAUQXBn
Luke Littler hails Ally Pally chant after moving one step closer to darting glory https://t.co/AyzsdRP4Fa https://t.co/LP8P2G9454
Luke Littler had a dartboard from the age of four, his parents had him out in pubs five nights a week aged eight and now he's a World Darts Championship sensation at 16... Inside 'The Nuke's' incredible rise to a £50,000 pay-day https://t.co/n4QQghasF1 https://t.co/QTXJYdJp9G
Luke Littler spills details on New Year's Eve celebrations after electric Raymond van Barneveld win https://t.co/Cu9xJfyyrx
Raymond van Barneveld 'doesn't give a damn' as darts star shuts down question after Luke Littler defeat https://t.co/ueUGJ5PrbJ
Luke Littler dubbed a 'darts machine' as teenager's father left speechless by Raymond van Barneveld WDC win https://t.co/ZV86W0AS9M
Michael van Gerwen reveals he FLOORED Phil Taylor after World Darts rival bragged about being pals with boxing legend https://t.co/CpbkpQ6CGC https://t.co/CpbkpQ6CGC
Three stories: 🔴 Luke Littler into the quarterfinals of World Darts Championship https://t.co/Ow8R7CfUh8 🔴 XL bully dogs must be muzzled and on a lead in public https://t.co/uyNVBFWzRX 🔴 'Best job in the world' attracts 2,500 applicants https://t.co/nsbcgnvdQy https://t.co/8bxuHNbcsH
Luke Littler's dad is stunned by his 16-year-old son's 'crazy' win over Raymond van Barneveld at World Championships and says 'he could go all the way!' https://t.co/DTgVctVlFZ https://t.co/3ABeGsg0M1
PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler beats Raymond van Barneveld to reach quarter-finals https://t.co/Z7lqFAQyL8