Young darting prodigy Mitchell Lawrie, born in 2010, has impressed Luke Littler with his exceptional skills on the Lakeside stage during the WDF World Championship. Lawrie made history by becoming the youngest player to win at Lakeside, defeating Tomoya Maruyama and Jason Brandon with remarkable performances, including five maximums and impressive checkouts. Moreover, Lawrie achieved a tournament-high average of 97.21.

Expressing his admiration on the WDF Darts Instagram account, Littler praised Lawrie, calling him “a joke.” Lawrie, filled with pride after his victory over Brandon, described his feelings as being “absolutely buzzing.” Despite facing a formidable opponent in Brandon, Lawrie started strongly and maintained his performance throughout the match, securing his win.

Lawrie’s exceptional start in the first set, finishing each leg in less than 15 darts and narrowly missing a nine-darter, was well-received by the crowd, who supported him throughout the match. Despite a slight dip in form towards the end, Lawrie rallied to secure victory as Brandon posed a challenge.

Reflecting on his performance, Lawrie admitted to a brief lapse in concentration but regained focus to claim the win. Although facing some pressure during his final darts, Lawrie attributed any misses to external distractions from the crowd, particularly one fan supporting his opponent throughout the crucial moments.

Looking ahead, the PDC World Darts Championship is set to begin on December 11, with fans able to watch every match exclusively live with Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle. By selecting Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News, readers can access timely and relevant news updates.