Luke Littler through to semi-final of World Darts Championship | UK News

Luke Littler  has reached the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship after a 5-2 victory at Alexandra Palace.

The 17-year-old – who was runner-up in the competition last year – triumphed over Nathan Aspinall and will now face eighth seed Stephen Bunting on Thursday for a place in the final.

Littler made 15 maximums during the match as he looks to add to the 10 titles he has won in his first year on the PDC Tour.

Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think we both played very well there. I’m so glad to win.

“The crowd were chanting for Nathan, they wanted the comeback, but I had to finish it.

“When they’re going in I’m playing with freedom, but now I’m looking on to the semi-finals.”

Bunting beat two-time champion Peter Wright in his quarter-final.

The other semi-final will be between Michael Van Gerwen and Chris Dobey.

Van Gerwen overcame Callan Rydz 5-3, whilst Dobey made the semi-finals for the first time in his career after coming from behind to beat Gerwyn Price 5-3.