On a thrilling Thursday night in Leeds, the Premier League Darts witnessed crucial victories by Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on Night 15. With the playoff spots in contention, both players delivered impressive performances.
Van Gerwen, sitting precariously in 4th place in the league, needed a strong showing to boost his chances of securing a playoff berth. Against Gerwyn Price, the Dutchman initially found himself trailing 3-1, with “The Iceman” taking an early lead. However, Van Gerwen quickly turned the tide, unleashing a 12-darter, an 84 finish, and a 13-darter to flip the script and claim a 4-3 advantage. Despite Price’s efforts to level the match at 5-4, Van Gerwen’s precision on the tops sealed the victory in his favor.
In a captivating semifinal matchup, Van Gerwen will now face off against the 17-year-old sensation, Luke Littler. The young talent delivered a dominant 6-1 win over two-time world champion Peter Wright, handing the veteran his fifteenth defeat in seventeen Premier League Darts matches.
This thrilling night of darts action in Leeds has set the stage for an intriguing semifinal clash between the experience of Van Gerwen and the rising star power of Littler, as the race for the Premier League Darts playoffs heats up.
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