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Van Veen 0-0 Anderson (1-1)
Gary Anderson has a chance to check out a 170, he finds 100 instead.
It takes six more darts but Anderson holds his throw to win the leg.
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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Van Veen 0-0 Anderson (1-0)
Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky SportsHe looks so cool on that stage, Gian van Veen.
Such a young age, but he belongs.
Postpublished at 21:16 GMT 2 January
Van Veen 0-0 Anderson (1-0)
Gian van Veen has been difficult to break and he holds his throw to take the first leg.
Two twenties before the double to see off 80.
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Van Veen 0-0 Anderson (0-0)
Here we go! Gian van Veen gets us started.
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Oh Gary Gary, Gary Gary Gary Gary Anderson! Would be amazing to see him in another World final.
Thomas, Duns
I would really love to see Gary get to the final, loved his interviews - great player.
Jon, Devon
Postpublished at 21:12 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsGary Anderson has showed no signs of wilting under all the pressure, no one has been under more pressure this tournament than Gary.
There's so many tests he's had and I think he may win tonight, I really do.
I've just got this feeling that if Gary was to fold, it would have happened by now.
Postpublished at 21:11 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsHe's so articulate and clever, Gian van Veen, but when you're playing your idol on TV you have to deal with the history of Gary Anderson.
That's not easy to do. It's something else to think of.
Gian van Veen's got the ability, but Gary Anderson has looked as good as he has since 2021.
Postpublished at 21:09 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
Gian van Veen has been considered one of darts' rising stars for a while now, but in the past few months he has catapulted himself into a contender for major titles.
He won the European Championship in the lead-up to this tournament, and standing between him and a first world final is Gary Anderson - a player he describes as his "darting idol".
Postpublished at 21:07 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky SportsIn 2025 and now into 2026, Gian van Veen's proven he's the real deal and able to compete with elite players.
He knows it and he feels alive now.
He will win a lot of matches and he'll win some tournaments - maybe this one.
'I don't mind who I play'published at 21:04 GMT 2 January
Result: Littler 6-1 Searle
Luke Littler, speaking to Sky Sports after beating Ryan Searle 6-1 to reach a third consecutive PDC World Championship final: "I went 1-0 down, I wasn't the happiest. I thought I didn't play that well - everyone knows I want to go 1-0 up.
"Big shout out to Ryan he's done amazingly this tournament - he can be proud. We go again tomorrow."
On being prolific on double 20: "Tops is not usually one I go for. I usually come inside for double 10, but tops gave me a treat tonight."
On coming close to hitting a nine-darter: "It was a horrible first dart! But yeah one more game, I'll try again tomorrow."
On Gian van Veen v Gary Anderson: "It's going to be a brilliant game. I don't mind who I play. They're both good lads but yeah, whoever hits their doubles first wins that match."
Will Anderson become oldest world champion?published at 21:02 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
A year after Luke Littler became the youngest PDC world champion ever, will Gary Anderson become the oldest?
Postpublished at 21:00 GMT 2 January
BBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Radio 5 Live is broadcasting live from Alexandra Palace for the next hour, keeping you across the latest from tonight's semi-finals and looking ahead to tomorrow's final.
Listen live via the link at the top of this page and on BBC Sounds.
Watch on BBC iPlayer: The Rise of Luke Littlerpublished at 20:59 GMT 2 January
Luke Littler is appearing in his third PDC World Championship and has now reached a third consecutive final.
Littler became the youngest world darts champion in history a year ago when he won the title a few weeks before his 18th birthday.
"The Rise of Luke Littler" charts his journey to sporting stardom.
Could European champion Van Veen win the Worlds?published at 20:57 GMT 2 January
Van Veen v Anderson
Gian van Veen stormed into the semi-finals last night, beating 2024 world champion - and world number two - Luke Humphries 5-1.
It is another big moment in an excellent year for the Dutchman, who won the European Championship in 2025, as well as the World Youth Championship.
Could the 23-year-old go a step further at the Ally Pally?
Victory meant he provisionally moved up to third in the world rankings, above compatriot Michael van Gerwen.
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Reaction to come shortly from our first finalist, Luke Littler.
Not long to go until our other semi-final, where Gian van Veen takes on Gary Anderson.
Postpublished at 20:53 GMT 2 January
Result: Littler 6-1 Searle
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky SportsCredit to Ryan Searle, he's had a great tournament - but this semi-final was all about Luke Littler.
Littler goes through to World Darts Championship finalpublished at 20:52 GMT 2 January
BreakingLittler 6-1 Searle (3-2)
No doubt about what would happen when Luke Littler sets up tops to win the set.
He steps up to the oche and pins double 20.
He averaged more than 105 in that match.
Postpublished at 20:51 GMT 2 January
Littler 5-1 Searle (2-2)
Image source, PA MediaLuke Littler, in this match, on tops. There's only going to be one outcome, isn't there?
Ryan Searle misses a dart for the set and Littler takes out double 20 in two darts.
Postpublished at 20:50 GMT 2 January
Littler 5-1 Searle (1-2)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky SportsWell done Ryan Searle.
He's digging deep and keeps chipping away.
Postpublished at 20:49 GMT 2 January
Littler 5-1 Searle (1-2)
Ryan Searle isn't going down without a fight.
Luke Littler doesn't break his throw and Searle checks out double four at the first time of asking.