Luke Littler Riled by Boos in Defeat to Stephen Bunting – Premier League Darts, Rotterdam
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler was visibly frustrated with the crowd during his 6-5 loss to Stephen Bunting in the Premier League Darts in Rotterdam. The 18-year-old received loud boos after taking time to change his darts mid-match. Littler reacted with a scowl and hand gesture toward the crowd, which had already been favoring Bunting—especially after Bunting’s earlier victory over local hero Michael van Gerwen.
Despite trailing 5-2, Littler mounted a comeback by winning three straight legs, but Bunting held strong in the final leg to clinch the win. Littler’s loss denied him a potential record fifth nightly win, though he remains in contention with five nights left before the play-offs.
Pundit Wayne Marsden noted Littler’s emotional display and praised Bunting’s composure, highlighting his impressive double-12 finishing and crucial 81 checkout against Van Gerwen.
