Luke Littler’s Stunning Comeback Against Rob Cross in the Premier League
On Thursday night, Luke Littler found himself facing a tough challenge in the Premier League.
Up against former world champion Rob Cross, things weren’t looking good for the young player, who was trailing 5-1. But what happened next was nothing short of incredible.
Cross Takes Control Early
The match began with Cross taking charge early on.
He quickly surged into a commanding 5-1 lead, looking poised to take the win and move on to the semi-finals.
With the match on the line, Cross had a chance to seal victory when he lined up a dart at double 20.
However, he missed, and that moment of opportunity slipped away.
Littler Fights Back
Seizing the opportunity, Littler started to claw his way back into the match.
He won three straight legs, narrowing the gap to 5-4.
But Cross was still in control, leaving himself with two darts at double 18 to end the match.
Unfortunately for him, both darts missed their mark, and Littler quickly capitalized, hitting double 10 to take the game to a deciding leg.
A Thrilling Final Leg
The final leg turned out to be a one-sided affair.
Littler, now fully in the zone, pulled away from his opponent, and with a cool, calm finish at double top, he completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in Premier League history.
A Perfect Bounce-Back
This thrilling win marked Littler’s first points in the Premier League season, especially important after his quarter-final loss to Michael van Gerwen just a week before in Belfast.
With his confidence soaring, Littler moved on to face Van Gerwen once more in the semi-finals later that evening.
Littler Gets Revenge on Van Gerwen
In the semi-finals, the teenage star didn’t waste his chance for redemption.
Facing Van Gerwen, who had defeated him in last month’s World Championship final, Littler delivered a flawless performance.
He emerged victorious with a 6-2 win, advancing to the final and showing the world that he’s a serious contender in the Premier League.
What a night it was for Luke Littler, as he demonstrated both skill and resilience in a thrilling series of matches!