Luke Littler’s decision to use new darts in the latest Premier League meeting paid off after an incredible comeback against Rob Cross. The two rivals opened the night in Glasgow, with Cross seemingly destined for a big win as he seared into a 5-1 lead.
But then the teenage sensation went through gears, levelling the contest at 5-5 after Cross missed three match darts.
And with his opponent looking deflated, Littler comfortably took the decider as he nailed double 20 at the first time of asking.
The remarkable comeback ultimately justified Littler’s decision to use new darts in Scotland. And he started well enough with , hitting tops to take the opening leg.
But it was then that ‘Voltage’ took command, and at 5-2 up missed an opportunity to wrap up matters. The crowd, clearly exasperated at the prospect of an early finish, booed loudly before Cross failed to hit double 18.
There were more jeers at 5-4 when he blew two more chances on the same double. In contrast, the atmosphere was electric as the reigning champion stormed back into contention.
He averaged 104.59 and crucially, checked out on six of nine attempts at a double. And the result meant Littler’s hold over Cross continued, beating him for the fourth successive match in the Premier League.
It also meant the youngster avoided an opening match in the campaign for the second successive week after losing to Michael van Gerwen in Belfast. And he’ll now have an immediate chance for revenge against ‘MVG’ in tonight’s semi-final.
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