Luke Littler wins Barhain Darts Masters final v Michael van Gerwen

The 16-year-old, who spent his early childhood in Runcorn, is the new Barhain Darts Masters champion, after defeating Michael van Gerwen 8-5 in the final at Barhain International Circuit.

His mesmerising debut in a World Series of Darts event, which included a mindblowing nine-darter in the quarter-final opening leg against Nathan Aspinall, came hot on the heels of becoming the youngest ever finalist in the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace over the festive period.

Littler has become darts' darling on social media and he is now followed across all platforms more than any other professional player in the sport.

So what's being said about his amazing performances in Barhain? Take a look:

This kid is something else!! 🤩👏🤩 #LukeLittler pic.twitter.com/nh3IQXFPby

— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) January 19, 2024

The fact Luke Littler is loving every minute of this is my favourite part of this... He's making history, we're talking about how he could potentially become the GOAT and there he is, a massive darts fan, huge smile, living his dream. Bloody delightful, heartwarming stuff, folks.

— Abigail Davies (@swanabi) January 19, 2024

Four weeks ago Luke Littler was barely a household name in his own house

Now after less than three weeks of 2024, he is favourite to be BBC Sports Personality of the Year#Darts 🎯 #SPOTY

pic.twitter.com/E7GO5LZ9N3

— Francis Keogh (@HonestFrank) January 19, 2024

When Luke Littler reaches drinking age we might have the best British athlete of all time

— JB (@JB_1885) January 19, 2024

𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗨𝗞𝗘 ☢️

Luke Littler becomes the youngest player ever to hit a televised nine-darter! 🤯👏🏻@LukeTheNuke180 | #BahrainMasters pic.twitter.com/ptmkczbO6s

— Live Darts (@livedarts) January 19, 2024

🏆 Luke Littler wins the trophy, beats MVG & Price, hits a 170 finish AND and nine-darter!?

Hard to explain just how good that is, the kid is another level!@OfficialPDC pic.twitter.com/Sb2PkNYEs3

— Paul Higham (@SportsPaulH) January 19, 2024

Darts is difficult…I’m not sure Luke Littler agrees with me. 😂

— Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle) January 19, 2024

If you aren’t watching and betting on the darts. Idk what to say at this point.

Most electric sport on earth with the greatest story in sports unfolding.

Luke Littler 🐐 pic.twitter.com/cpxIqOa0M1

— Bryson Stricker (@BryBryStrick) January 19, 2024

Stephen Bunting, recording himself clapping Luke Littler in front of his TV, has killed me 😭😭😭😭😭

Never change Stephen 😂🙌 pic.twitter.com/nouEVieIhw

— Bruno Fernandes enjoyer (@Nadal_istheGOAT) January 19, 2024

Remember when MvG said that he was better than Luke Littler at Littlers age?

Well he isn't even better than him at his current age.

— Till (@180Thelaw) January 19, 2024

The Luke Littler story is beyond remarkable, but it would be even more incredible if he actually looked 16 instead of 43.

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 19, 2024

Luke Littler currently en route pic.twitter.com/EvjJkA8ogD

— Josh (@joshpearson180) January 19, 2024

Luke Littler has just made one of the best darts players to ever exist look extremely average at the age of 16 🤣

— Luc (@lucjhugroo) January 19, 2024