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Rhyl Journal
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
Leader Live
a day ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
