Teen celebrity Luke Littler claimed the title on his Poland Darts Masters debut after a surprising victory in Gliwice.
The 17-year-old dispatched Peter Wright and 2023 world champion Michael Smith earlier than beating Rob Cross within the comprehensively 8-3 within the last.
As he moved 4-1 up, Littler nailed a 164 monster checkout, proving he lives for the large event.
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What’s subsequent on Sky Sports activities?
The World Cup of Darts will happen from 27 to 30 June 2024 on the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany.
Wales’ Gerwyn Worth and Jonny Clayton are the defending champions they usually’ll be decided to fend off 39 different nations to retain their title.
Luke Humphries and Smith are in line to characterize England however Littler won’t function as a result of the 2 highest-ranked English gamers within the PDC Order of Advantage are picked. ‘The Nuke’ is presently twenty fifth within the Order of Advantage.
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World Cup of Darts: Fixtures
Thursday, June 27 (6pm BST)
Group Stage – Opening Matches
Friday, June 28
Afternoon Session (11am BST)
Group Stage – Second Matches
Night Session (6pm BST)
Group Stage – Closing Matches
Saturday, June 29
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Second Spherical x4
Night Session (6pm BST)
Second Spherical x4
Sunday, June 30
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Night Session (6pm BST)
Semi-Finals
Closing
What’s the format?
- Group Stage – Better of seven legs
- Second Spherical – Better of 15 legs
- Quarter-Finals – Better of 15 legs
- Semi-Finals – Better of 15 legs
- Closing – Better of 19 legs
All matches will likely be performed in a doubles format
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