New Zealand Darts Masters 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Littler returns THIS MORNING with Price and Humphries also in QFs
Teenage sensation Luke Littler is eyeing the Oceanic double after the Nuke won the Australian Darts Masters last weekend.
The world champion got off to a shaky start in Auckland, narrowly beating Mark Cleaver 6-4, but will face Belgian No1 Mike De Decker in Saturday's quarter-finals.
Last year's champion, Luke Humphries, began his title defence with a 6-3 win over Haupai Puha and faces Damon Heta in the last eight, while Gerwyn Price faces Josh Rock.
Premier League stars Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey play in the first quarter-final of the day.
15th Aug 2025, 07:30 By Connor Greaves
Early risers
You may be wondering why we're about to see some of the world's best take to the oche this early in the morning.
Well, it's actually almost 7pm in Auckland, where the event is being held.
ITV4's broadcast will be on a delay, with their coverage starting at 7pm BST.
You can live stream the action as it happens in Auckland on ITVX or PDCTV, if you have a subscription.
Alternatively, you can stay right here for all the latest from Auckland.
15th Aug 2025, 07:15 By Connor Greaves
Order of play
First Round (all times BST)
Best of 11 legs
Mike De Decker v Gordon Mathers - 8.10am
Josh Rock v John Hurring - 8.40am
Gerwyn Price v Jonny Tata - 9.10am
Damon Heta v Dean Reyland - 9.40am
Stephen Bunting v Ben Robb - 10.10am
Luke Humphries v Haupai Puha - 10.40am
Luke Littler v Mark Cleaver - 11.10am
Chris Dobey v Simon Whitlock - 11.40am
By Connor Greaves
Good morning and welcome to SunSport's live blog of the New Zealand Darts Masters!
Luke Littler will feature in Auckland as he looks to claim the Oceanic double after last week's triumph in Australia.
The Nuke gets his tournament underway against Aussie Mark Cleaver at around 11am this morning.
Littler has been in fine form of late and hasn't tasted defeat since the start of June, when he lost in the semi-finals of the Poland Darts Masters to Stephen Bunting.
World No1 and defending champion Luke Humphries also features in Auckland as he begins his title defence against Haupai Puha.
The next two days in New Zealand promise to be thrilling and SunSport will bring you all the action right here.
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