Luke Littler beat Stephen Ponting 6-1 to set up a clash with Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace on Friday live on Sky.
Littler has reached his second World Championship final in as many years, and after failing in the big dance against Luke Humphries in 2024, he has a chance to take the final step and claim world title glory in 2025.
His statistics were impressive in his semi-final showing, averaging 105.48 with 13 180s and a 44 per cent success rate in doubles.
In the opening semi-final, Van Gerwen dismantled Chris Dobbie by the same margin to reach his seventh final and give himself a chance to lift the Sid Waddell Cup for a fourth time.
Littler (17 years old) will face Dutchman Van Gerwen (35 years old) on Friday evening with live coverage Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Darts From 8 pm.
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Littler beats the bullseye on the 84th checkout to put himself 5-1 ahead against Bunting
The pair have faced each other six times in 2024, each earning three wins.
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What's next?
Littler will take on Van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final, live on Sky Sports from 8pm on Friday, January 3.
The World Darts Championship kicks off 2025 with live darts on Sky Sports, including the Premier League, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix and Grand Slam of Darts.
Littler is defending Premier League champion after beating world No.1 Humphries in last year's final – but will he enter this year's events as world champion?
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