Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed Luke Littler's win over Rob Cross on Tuesday night was the most-watched darts match of all time.
The teenager made the final of the competition with a 6-2 victory over his opponent.
Littler will now face Luke Humphries on Wednesday night knowing victory will see him earn a massive £500,000 at Alexandra Palace.
And Hearn has now revealed the 16-year-old's victory over Cross was the most-watched darts match in history.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed Luke Littler's latest win was the most-watched darts match of all time
GETTY
"BREAKING..the record viewership for darts was 1.65m for Taylor v Anderson in 2015," he said on X.
"Last night Littler v Cross smashed the record with 2.32m audience!
"Bigger than the Ashes, bigger than the Ryder Cup let’s break 3m tonight for the final @OfficialPDC."
Few had heard of Littler prior to the tournament.
But he's now a household name and victory tonight will only boost his reputation as one of the country's hottest prospects.
Speaking after his victory over Cross, Littler admitted he'd loved every moment of the World Darts Championship so far.
"It’s been a crazy ride," he said.
“I’m still standing. I’m in one of the biggest finals in the world. I was happy winning one game but I could go all the way!
“I have surprised myself. I have thrown big averages on the floor all year around.
“I’m pleased to bring it on the biggest stage of them all.
“It would be beyond unbelievable to win this. I only set my goal to win one game and then come back after Christmas.
“I have to stay composed and get over that line.”
As for Humphries, the 28-year-old has been impressed by Littler's performances at Ally Pally.
But he's determined to come out on top and won't underestimate his young opponent this evening.
"The way he's played, I've seen it many times," he said.
LATEST SPORTS NEWS:
Luke Littler is currently preparing for the final of the World Darts Championship
GETTY
"When you come up on this stage it can be a lot tougher but he's just proved he's got a lot of bottle.
"Nothing is going to faze him.
"If he plays like he did tonight, tomorrow is not going to faze him at all, so I will probably have to play the game of my life.
"I will probably have to play like that again to stand a chance of beating him.
"I know what's in front of me and what the task is.
Luke Littler will go up against Luke Humphries in the final of the World Darts Championship
GETTY
"I've got to play at my best tomorrow but I'm hoping I make him play his best as well and we give the fans hopefully one of the best world finals we have ever seen."
He added: "It was amazing [to beat Williams].
"I would never have imagined myself to be the World No 1. That is a special feeling. And to do it in style.
"I'm really pleased with that performance. But, World No 1 can last for a couple months, world champion is forever so I've got a really tough task tomorrow against Luke."
