The tension is palpable as the Bahrain Darts Masters 2024 reaches its pinnacle, with young sensation Luke Littler squaring off against the formidable Michael van Gerwen. In this live updates article, we bring you the latest highlights from this thrilling showdown.
Littler Takes the Lead: Price 1 – 2 Littler
Luke Littler shows his mettle by clinching the third leg, regaining the lead. Despite Gerwyn Price’s relentless pressure, the teenage darting prodigy keeps his cool and holds his nerve.
Price Strikes Back: Price 1 – 1 Littler
Gerwyn Price strikes back swiftly to level the match. Both players have been holding their throw thus far in this best-of-13-leg encounter, intensifying the competition even further.
Littler Makes His Mark: Price 0 – 1 Littler
Luke Littler holds his throw with precision and determination to claim the opening leg. Although he didn’t replicate his earlier nine-darter, Littler’s performance remains impressive and poised.
The Nuke Heads into Battle
Luke Littler walks onto the stage to the electrifying beats of Pitbull’s “Greenlight,” ready to take on Gerwyn Price. The winner of this clash will face either Michael Smith or Michael van Gerwen in the thrilling final of the Bahrain Darts Masters.
Littler’s Nine-Dart Triumph
Luke Littler joins the esteemed ranks of Phil Taylor as the second player to achieve a nine-dart finish in the World Series of Darts. Reflecting on his victory over Nathan Aspinall, Littler exclaims, “Well after I hit it, Nathan said, ‘it’s only a hold of throw!’ I am glad to win. I played really well there. It’s good to get one on TV. The first one of the year goes to me. I hope the list continues. I hope to hit a few more. I never think about losing. I only think about winning.”
Van Gerwen Prevails: Van Gerwen 6 – 4 Cross
In a tightly contested encounter, Michael van Gerwen emerges triumphant against Rob Cross, securing the last quarter-final victory. Van Gerwen’s impressive performance includes a remarkable 150 checkout in the opening leg and a critical break in the 10th leg to seal a 6-4 win. He will now face Michael Smith for a chance to advance to the final.
Stay tuned for more nail-biting updates from F5 Magazine as the Bahrain Darts Masters 2024 unfolds!
