Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy, electrified the crowd with a showboating 128 finish during his 6-1 thrashing of Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Premier League Darts Night 16 in Sheffield on May 22, 2025. As reported by Sky Sports, Littler sealed the match with a flamboyant triple 20, triple 14, and double 13 checkout, prompting commentator Michael Bridge to exclaim, “Look at him!” as the Utilita Arena erupted. The bold finish, highlighted in a viral clip shared by @OfficialPDC on X, showcased Littler’s confidence and flair, with fans like @DartsFanatic23 praising his “cheeky swagger.”
This performance smashed Littler’s own Premier League points record, pushing his tally to 42 points and securing his spot as the league leader heading into the play-off final on May 29 at The O2 in London. His fifth nightly win of the season, a historic first, came without missing a double, underlining his dominance. Littler’s 128 checkout was a standout moment in a match where Bunting struggled, unable to match the teenager’s 105.2 average and relentless scoring, including a season-high tally of maximum 180s.
The showboating finish added to Littler’s growing legend, following his 2025 PDC World Championship and UK Open titles. Posts on X, such as @SkySportsDarts noting, “The Nuke is unstoppable,” amplified the buzz around his performance. Littler’s earlier meet-and-greet at Meadowhall’s Littler & Aspinall Shop with Nathan Aspinall further fueled fan excitement. As he prepares to defend his 2024 Premier League title against rivals like Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price, Littler’s flair and precision, epitomized by the 128 finish, position him as the man to beat.
