Summary

  • Premier League of Darts 2024 - Night One from Utilita Arena in Cardiff

  • Michael Smith is a convincing 6-2 winner over Gerwyn Price in the final

  • Home crowd favourite Gerwyn Price books his place in the final with a 6-2 victory over Rob Cross

  • Michael Smith defeats debutant Luke Littler 6-5 for a place in the final

  1. Smith on a nine-darter!published at 22:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 2-2 Luke Littler

  2. That streak continuespublished at 22:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 2-2 Luke Littler

    Another Luke Littler hold. Were you expecting anything else?

    All square a third of the way through this semi-final in Cardiff!

    Luke Littler at the ocheImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 2-1 Luke Littler

    A 180 to start the leg from Luke Littler, as he looks to hold on his throw.

    He is yet to lose a leg tonight when throwing first.

  4. Another hold for Smithpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 2-1 Luke Littler

    Michael Smith holds once again, despite whistle from the crowd which nobody wants to see.

    'Bully Boy' does well to block it out though to find double tops for the leg.

  5. Littler levelpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 1-1 Luke Littler

    An 84 checkout for Luke Littler draws the semi-final level.

    It all looks so natural for Littler, as if he's been doing it on this main stage for years.

  6. Smith holds opening legpublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 1-0 Luke Littler

    Luke Littler had a half chance in that opening leg to break, missing a dart at double 19, but Michael Smith finds double 15 at the third attempt to hold throw.

  7. get involved

    Only one winner in your eyes!published at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Michael Smith 0-0 Luke Littler

    You are very certain about the winner of this semi-final, as the vast majority of you are backing Luke Littler!

    Can you make it five out of six on the night?

    Poll result
  8. Wales shirt helping win over crowd?published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Premier League Darts - Michael Smith v Luke Littler

    Significantly less boos for Michael Smith than Luke Humphries had against Luke Littler.

    That Welsh dragon on the shirt has clearly worked to some extent!

    Michael Smith takes a selfie with the crowdImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 21:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 6-2 Rob Cross

    Gareth Bailey
    BBC Sport Wales at the Utilita Arena Cardiff

    A 42% success at doubles for Gerwyn Price in the semi-final was up from 36% in his quarter-final.

    That's the one thing that has needed a bit more consistency from 'The Iceman', and he has shown that improvement as he heads for the final.

  10. Semi Final #2published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Premier League of Darts - Michael Smith v Luke Littler

    Next up, competing for the chance to take on Gerwyn Price in the final, is Michael Smith against Luke Littler.

    The 2023 PDC world champion will be hoping to get the better of the teenager in their first ever professional match.

    Can the 17-year-old Premier League debutant set up the final that the majority of fans in Cardiff would have been hoping for?

    You successfully predicted that Gerwyn Price would win the first semi-final, this is another tough one to call.

    Make your votes!

    • Thumbs up for Smith
    • Thumbs down for Littler
    Michael Smith and Luke LittlerImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 6-2 Rob Cross

    Back-to-back games with over 100 average from Gerwyn Price.

    You wouldn't have predicted it after two awful legs to begin the night against Nathan Aspinall, but 'The Iceman' has been close to his best since that point.

  12. Price into Cardiff final once againpublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 6-2 Rob Cross

    A bullseye finish from Gerwyn Price makes for the perfect end to a brilliant semi-final performance from 'The Iceman'.

    Nothing Rob Cross could do to handle the unrelenting pressure of Price.

    Michael Smith or Luke Littler stand in Price's way of another Premier League success in the Welsh capital.

    Gerwyn Price shakes hands with Rob CrossImage source, Getty Images
  13. Another 180 for Pricepublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 5-2 Rob Cross

    Gerwyn Price is putting all the pressure on Rob Cross, and 'The Iceman' will have a chance to win the semi-final.

  14. Price a leg away from final!published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 5-2 Rob Cross

    The trusty double tops is back for Gerwyn Price, and he is a leg away from the final.

    Rob Cross proved in the World Championship he can pull out a special comeback.

    He needs another here!

  15. Price breaks!published at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 4-2 Rob Cross

    Rob Cross leaves himself a really tricky dart at double 16 to win the leg having covered it off with his first two attempts.

    He tries to compose himself with the crowd firmly against him, but cannot find the crucial score.

    Instead, Gerwyn Price steps up and nails double 12 for the first break of the semi-final.

  16. Postpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 3-2 Rob Cross

    Both players are averaging over 100 in this match, high quality stuff on show.

  17. Price back aheadpublished at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 3-2 Rob Cross

    Much better darts from both in leg five, and 'The Iceman' pings double tops at the first attempt to restore his lead.

    A fiery roar from the Welshman as that dart went in, that's the passion the home crowd will love to see.

    Others less so.

  18. Cross takes the leg - eventuallypublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 2-2 Rob Cross

    Gerwyn Price will be kicking himself, four missed darts at double to break Rob Cross' throw.

    Instead, Cross finds double four at the fourth attempt to tie the match at 2-2.

  19. Postpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 2-1 Rob Cross

    Nobody seems to want to win this leg! Both have missed several darts to win it!

  20. Price holdspublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February

    Gerwyn Price 2-1 Rob Cross

    After five perfect darts it should have been easier for Gerwyn Price, but he eventually tidied up his doubles to win the leg.

    No breaks to speak of so far in this semi-final.