Fourth round begins at Alexandra Palace
Luke Littler continues title defence
RESULT: Luke Littler 4-2 Rob Cross in last 16
Ryan Searle beats James Hurrell 4-0 in opening fourth-round tie
Josh Rock beat Callan Rydz 4-1 to conclude third round
Afternoon session results (third round): Justin Hood 4-1 Ryan Meikle, Ricky Evans 2-4 Charlie Manby, Nathan Aspinall 3-4 Kevin Doets
20-year-old Manby sets up last-16 tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen
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Littler 3-2 Cross (1-2)
Luke Littler kicks the leg off with a max and Rob Cross nails one of his own. He's really raised his level here and Cross senses a chance.
He drops in another 180 to leave 20 with Littler on 167.
Can Cross find the double? Yes, he can!
Littler 3-2 Cross (1-1)
Luke Littler launches in the 914th 180 in the tournament, equalling the highest amount across a world championship.
Littler needs tops to take out 95 and Cross is back for the double 18. Bang. First dart.
Littler 3-2 Cross (1-0)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
This is the best that Rob Cross has played in this entire event in the past few legs.
It is seldom that you come into this event and find some form but that is what he's done.
Littler 3-2 Cross (1-0)
Luke Littler lands a 180 with Rob Cross on 167.
He nails the treble 19, treble 20 but misses the bull for the spectacular.
Littler takes 66 with two darts for the lead in the set.
Littler 3-2 Cross (0-0)
Credit to Rob Cross here. He's not backed off and is fighting his way back into this one.
The crowd are absolutely loving it.
Littler 3-2 Cross
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
Rob Cross has been second-best for huge chunks of this game but he's found a way to win two sets.
How is this going to pan out? Nothing is a given.
Littler 3-2 Cross (2-3)
Rob Cross has started this well and leaves 226 after six darts but Luke Littler responds with a max.
Cross needs 126 and he sticks the bull to stay in the tournament.
Wow!
Littler 3-1 Cross (2-2)
Luke Littler leaves 24 from 143 with Rob Cross out on 212.
Littler nails the double six and we're into a decider in the fifth set.
Will it be game over or game on?
Littler 3-1 Cross (1-2)
Rob Cross lands a 140 to leave 83 with Luke Littler out on 161.
Cross finds the treble to leave double nine and he pins it.
Good dart!
Littler 3-1 Cross (1-1)
Luke Littler hits five perfect darts but the sixth drops low. Still no niner for us.
Rob Cross is having one as he's back on 288 with Littler needing two darts for leg.
He's two legs away from another quarter-final.
Littler 3-1 Cross (0-1)
Luke Littler leaves 150 with Rob Cross needing 89.
Cross needs five and double eight... pins both.
Littler 3-1 Cross
Dan Dawson
Commentator on Sky Sports
Image source, PA MediaThe yelp tells you. It has not been the easiest of tasks for Luke Littler but he still averages more than 104 and is having to graft.
"For his age" made me chuckle there.
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Really like Luke Littler. Think he is very good for his age
Maz, Scunthorpe
Littler 3-1 Cross
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
It is so scruffy from Rob Cross.
Littler 3-1 Cross (3-1)
Image source, Getty ImagesLuke Littler bangs in another 180. It's the 14th of the match and his 10th.
Littler needs 121 with Rob Cross on 77 but Littler misses the bull for a 3-1 lead. Cross misses the single number again and then can't find the bull.
Littler doesn't miss this time and takes a 3-1 lead.
Littler 2-1 Cross (2-1)
Rob Cross is having a go here as he slams in a 180 but Luke Littler fancies one of his own to leave 81.
Littler goes treble 19 and double 12 for another 11-darter. Too good.
Littler 2-1 Cross (1-1)
Rob Cross leaves 70 with Luke Littler back on 148. Cross needs 70 and he finds the double 16 with his final dart to get a leg on the board in this set.
Littler 2-1 Cross (1-0)
Luke Littler bangs a dart into his favourite double 10 to take the lead in this fourth set.
Littler 2-1 Cross (0-0)
Luke Littler leaves 65, with Rob Cross on 130. Cross hits the trebles but goes low on the double five.
Littler doesn't punish the 2018 world champ but he misses two at double two. Poor.