Luke Littler continued his impressive run at the PDC World Darts Championship with a hard-fought victory over Rob Cross, securing his place in the quarter-finals after a tense and high-quality encounter.
The teenage sensation showed remarkable composure on the Alexandra Palace stage, matching Cross throw for throw in the early exchanges.
Cross, a former world champion, used his experience to apply pressure, punishing missed doubles and keeping the contest finely balanced.
Littler, however, rose to the challenge. Producing crucial checkouts at key moments, he edged ahead and maintained his focus as the match intensified.
His scoring power and confidence under pressure proved decisive, allowing him to pull clear in the latter stages.
Cross refused to go quietly and threatened a comeback, but Littler held his nerve, closing out the match to the delight of the crowd.
The victory marks another milestone in Littler’s breakthrough World Championship campaign.
With this win, Littler advances to the quarter-finals, where he will face an even tougher test as he continues to announce himself as one of darts’ brightest emerging talents.
