Nordic Darts Masters 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Bunting BEATS Cross in epic final, Luke Littler dumped OUT at quarters stage
STEPHEN BUNTING has WON the Nordic Darts Masters 2025 after beating Rob Cross in an epic final.
The Bullet overcame Jonny Clayton and Nathan Aspinall before dismantling Rob Cross 8-4 in the showpiece match to end a nine-game consecutive loss streak.
As for Luke Littler, the teen sensation got his tournament debut off to the perfect start.
But he ultimately suffered a damaging quarter-final defeat to Nathan Aspinall.
Bunting now gets to take home a nice pot of prize money for his troubles.
21 minutes ago By Nyle Smith
Run out of Luk
As for Luke Littler, the teen sensation got his tournament debut off to the perfect start.
But he ultimately suffered a damaging quarter-final defeat to Nathan Aspinall.
It's been a week to forget for Littler, first losing the Prem finals match against Humphries and now this.
51 minutes ago By Nyle Smith
Prize money
Stephen Bunting is set to take home a nice bit of prize money for his huge Nordic Darts win.
Here is the breakdown:
Winner (1) £30,000
Runner-up (1) £16,000
Semi-finalists (2) £10,000
Quarter-finalists (4) £5,000
First round (8) £1,750
Today, 22:48 By Nyle Smith
Bunting speaks
Stephen Bunting said: "The way I have been playing, I was wondering if I was going to win another title again.
'My doubles have been atrocious over the last few months. It's something I need to work on.
'But when you win titles, against the calibre of players I am playing week-in, week-out, it means an awful lot.
"Hopefully I am involved with the World Series for a few more years.'
Today, 21:41 By Ian Tuckey
*Stephen Bunting 0-1 Rob Cross
Cross raced down to a 55 target by matching Bunting's 180.
And with the Bullet stranded on 100, Cross completed an impressive 14-dart hold.
Today, 21:39 By Ian Tuckey
Stephen Bunting 0-0 Rob Cross*
Cross opens with 100 - with both men averaging around 95 for the tournament so far.
But it's Bunting who's in for the first 180.
Today, 21:33 By Ian Tuckey
Stephen Bunting vs Rob Cross
Cross will throw first in what promises to be a fitting finale to this thrilling tournament.
It's a tough one to call - with both men in excellent semi-final form.
Today, 21:21 By Ian Tuckey
FINAL - Bunting vs Cross
It's an all-English finale to some gripping action in the Nordic Darts Masters.
Stephen Bunting held off a storming revival from Nathan Aspinall to triumph 7-5 in the first semi-final.
And Rob Cross came from 2-1 down to gradually outplay Gerwyn Price for an excellent 7-4 win.
Today, 21:19 By Ian Tuckey
RESULT: Rob Cross 7-4 Gerwyn Price
Cross took his time with his double shots to finally clinch this leg and a place in the final in 18 darts.
Price battled to stay in touch and got down to 20.
But Cross always had the edge.
He returned to clinch victory over the title-holder and most impressive performer of the earlier quarter-finals.
It also means Cross has avenged his defeat against the Iceman in last year's final.
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