'Settled' Littler scorches past Suljovic into last 16 as fourth-seed Bunting is sent packing 

Littler was in fast forward mode as he won 12 out of 15 legs played but Bunting became the highest seed to fall so far after losing to James Hurrell
'Settled' Littler scorches past Suljovic into last 16 as fourth-seed Bunting is sent packing 

FAST HANDS: England's Luke Littler (left) celebrates defeating Austria's Mensur Suljovic on day fourteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Saturday December 27, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Steven Paston/PA Wire

Luke Littler put in a statement performance to bulldoze his way into the last 16 of the World Championship with a 4-0 victory over Mensur Suljovic.

Much was made of how the Austrian's slow play would affect the world champion, but Littler was in fast forward mode as he won 12 out of 15 legs played.

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