Summary

  • Luke Littler will play Gian van Veen in PDC World Darts Championship final on Saturday

  • Defending champion Littler beats 20th seed Ryan Searle 6-1 to reach third successive World Championship final

  • Van Veen defeats two-time champion Gary Anderson 6-3 in high-quality semi-final

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  1. Postpublished at 22:36 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (2-2)

    Gary Anderson misses a dart at double. Gian van Veen has three darts at 40.

    He can't take it out. Anderson then sees off 36.

    Van Veen missed four darts for the set. Now Anderson has the darts in the deciding leg of the set.

  2. Postpublished at 22:34 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (2-1)

    Gary Anderson holds his throw to pull a leg back. He just misses out on a 161, leaving 25, but he takes it out at the first time of asking to prevent Gian van Veen having a chance at 40.

  3. Postpublished at 22:33 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (2-0)

    Stuart Pyke
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    The crowd may be doing their best to put Gian van Veen off, but he isn't blinking.

  4. Postpublished at 22:32 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (2-0)

    Gian van Veen celebratesImage source, PA Media

    Gary Anderson can't find double 16 to break back and is made to pay.

    Gian van Veen fires in a 52 - 20 before a double 16 - to extend his lead in the set.

  5. Postpublished at 22:31 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (1-0)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Gary Anderson looks like he's just lacking a bit of energy for now.

    He's got to get back on it.

  6. Postpublished at 22:30 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (1-0)

    Potentially a big break of throw from Gian van Veen.

    It takes 17 darts for the leg to be won, but he gets rid of the 25 with ease after missing the bullseye.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:25 GMT 2 January

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    What a great battle from these two great players.

    Jane, Aberyswyth

    Quite simply the best darts match I've ever seen - breathtaking stuff!

    Andy, Wales

    Wow, whoever gets through this match will be setting up a special final tomorrow evening. Just incredible darts.

    Simon, Tamworth

  8. Postpublished at 22:24 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Gary Anderson has somehow managed to win that set.

    What a brilliant match.

  9. Anderson breaks and reduces the gappublished at 22:23 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-3 Anderson (2-3)

    A late 165 changes the last leg of the set for Gary Anderson.

    Gian van Veen can't take out 91 and Anderson makes him pay, seeing off tops.

    Anderson is well and truly in this one.

  10. Postpublished at 22:21 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (2-2)

    Gian van Veen is let back into it and nearly finds a way to punish Gary Anderson, but he can't check out 67.

    Anderson makes the most of it and takes out his remaining five to take it to a deciding leg.

  11. Postpublished at 22:20 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (2-1)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    The way Gary Anderson snatched those darts out the board, he is livid.

  12. Postpublished at 22:19 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (2-1)

    Gary Anderson throws a dartImage source, PA Media

    Oh! Gary Anderson misses a HUGE chance.

    He needs to take out 54. He finds the 14 but goes inside on tops.

    Gian van Veen then takes out double 20 to prevent himself being broken.

  13. Postpublished at 22:17 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (1-1)

    Gary Anderson levels in the set again, pinning double four while Gian van Veen isn't even down to a finish yet.

  14. Postpublished at 22:16 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (1-0)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Zero faffing about here, and Gary Anderson's laughing because what can you do?

  15. Postpublished at 22:16 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (1-0)

    Gian van Veen holds his throw and wins the first leg of this set in 13 darts, finishing on double 16.

    This has been a special game. A treat in the semi-finals.

  16. Postpublished at 22:15 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    That is perfection on the bullseye from Gary Anderson.

  17. Anderson pulls a set backpublished at 22:14 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-2 Anderson (1-3)

    A 12-darter and a finish on the bullseye as Gary Anderson breaks Gian van Veen's throw to win the leg and reduce Gian van Veen's lead.

    81 with 19, 12 and the bullseye.

  18. Postpublished at 22:13 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-1 Anderson (1-2)

    Gary Anderson finds the double when needed to win the leg and go ahead again in the set.

    Gian van Veen was waiting on 70 if Anderson had missed tops.

  19. Postpublished at 22:11 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-1 Anderson (1-1)

    Gian van Veen holds his throw, finding the double eight with his 16th dart of the leg.

  20. Postpublished at 22:10 GMT 2 January

    Van Veen 4-1 Anderson (0-1)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Gian van Veen throws a dart as Gary Anderson looks onImage source, PA Media

    Just a wonderful game, played at a wonderful pace.