Luke Littler: Watch 16-year-old light up World Darts Championship

Luke Littler became the youngest British player, at 16 years and 11 months, to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday night.

Littler, on his tournament debut, produced a stunning average of 106.12 as he beat the former BDO world champion Christian Kist 3-0 in the first round.

Littler was only four years of age when Kist, from the Netherlands, won his world title in 2012.

“Over the moon,” Littler said. “My debut, my first game and I can’t believe how quickly I settled into the game. I was a bit nervous walking out but as soon as I found my rhythm, that was it.

“It’s got to be at the top [of my achievements so far]. I’ve