Luke Littler becomes first darts star ever to earn £3MILLION on world rankings as he powers into World Matchplay final

LUKE LITTLER is ready for a ROARING BATTLE after becoming the first-ever darts £3million man. The World No.1 smashed Dirk Van Duijvenbode 17-5 to reach his second successive World Matchplay final on Sunday night. Luke Littler has raked in £3m on the PDC Darts Order of Merit Credit: Getty Littler demolished Dirk Van Duijvenbode to set up a grandstand final with Gerwyn Price Credit: Getty Images Littler, 19, hit a 110.88 average and is now the first arrows star to ever overtake £3m on the world rankings and faces Gerwyn Price to try and defend his title. He said: “I want to stay dominant, I want to keep winning and winning. I want to keep at the top. I want to beat Phil Taylor’s record. I think it’s maybe three or four years (at World No.1). Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! “I think Gez will try and get me into a roaring battle tomorrow. As long as I get off into a lead, I’ll be happy.” Littler breezed into an early lead by taking the opening four legs to lead the opening session 4-1. The Nuke was even averaging 117 as he ripped the Dutchman apart to go further ahead at 8-2. Littler was utterly ruthless and hit the Dutchman with a barrage of big scores to open up the gap to 15-4 in a stroll the final – and soon sealed the deal. Price was ready to celebrate making his first TV ranking final at the Matchplay with a CURRY. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The Iceman was in red-hot form to KO Gian Van Veen 17-10 in the first semi. Most read in Sport Price, 41, was also delighted to go back to World No.4 and overtake Jonny Clayton as top Welshman in the rankings. He said: “It’s brownie points, bragging rights. Jonny has been Welsh No.1 for maybe a year and a half. I’m back. To reach a final, I’m happy. The ranking, just to get top four, one up on my buddy Jonny. There was a lot more pressure on this game for some reason. I’m off for a curry. I’ll be back tomorrow.” Comment now