From an unlikely comeback to thrashing the world Number One, it was an eventful week for darts sensation Luke Littler, but what were the numbers behind his historic run to Grand Prix glory?

Sunday night saw ‘The Nuke’ hit his 78th double 20 of the week to secure his first ever World Grand Prix title in style.

After defeating Gian Van Veen, Mike De Decker, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, he made quick work of Premier League champion Luke Humphries to pick up the £120,000 winner’s cheque and secure the seventh major title of his young and astonishing career.

Here are some numbers behind his latest victory…

Round of 32: 2-0 vs Gian Van Veen

The best darts Littler played at the Grand Prix came against his first opponent Van Veen- who statistically played better than him.

A 105.58 average from the world champion is a number almost unseen in the Grand Prix, especially given the “double start” rule that forces players to begin legs with a double rather than a preferable triple, but Van Veen produced a monstrous 106.47 average, a record for the Grand Prix, to create a battle worthy of the final.

Despite only throwing one 180, Littler produced 11 scores of more than 140, including a 151 checkout to edge past the Dutchman 2-0 and advance to the last 16.

Last 16: 3-0 vs Mike De Decker

The next round proved to be an easier test for the teenager, who cruised to victory against world number 20 Mike De Decker.

While a routine victory by all standards, Littler still mustered moments of magic, reeling in the 170 ‘big fish’ finish as he whitewashed the defending Grand Prix champion 3-0.

This maximum checkout was the highest of the tournament and achieved by only one other player that week.

Quarter Final: 3-2 vs Gerwyn Price

Littler’s mission for glory looked under threat as he faced off against old nemesis Gerwyn Price in the quarter finals.

After a poor start, Littler found himself on the cusp of defeat several times, going two sets down and surviving four match darts before staging an enthralling comeback which peaked with a 152 checkout in a last leg decider.

Although an entertaining match, this was statistically Luke’s poorest performance, averaging just 84.68.

It was back to business as usual in the semi-finals for ‘The Nuke’.

Despite losing throw twice in the third set to give Welshman Clayton a slither of hope for a comeback, Littler was ruthless in the other five sets and reached the final for the first time in his career.

Standing between him and glory was a replay of the World Championship final against Luke Humphries.

Final: 6-1 vs Luke Humphries

While it has so often been too close to separate these titans of the game, perhaps the biggest surprise of this final wasn’t the fact Littler won, but more the manner and time in which he did.

Humphries, competing in his third straight Grand Prix final, lost form at the wrong moment as he delivered a sub-par performance against the world number two.

In a match that was never really a contest, the final lasted for just over one hour as ‘The Nuke’ triumphed 6-1, beating Humphries over 40% quicker than De decker did in last years final.

 

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