Luke Littler lands new world ranking but is still miles off No1 after epic World Darts Championship triumph
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LUKE LITTLER will hit a new career-high ranking following his spectacular PDC World Darts Championship glory. But he is still miles off the No1 spot despite beating Michael van Gerwen at Ally Pally. The Warrington teenager blitzed past MVG 7-3 in an emphatic final in North London.
![[Luke Littler's updated PDC ranking has been confirmed following the World Championship final]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000961324411.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It meant Littler went one step further than 12 months ago when he lost to Luke Humphries on debut. Tonight's memorable win over Van Gerwen saw Littler, 17, pocket the cool £500,000 jackpot. And that saw him boost his earnings by 50 per cent and now he will fly up the PDC Order of Merit.
![[Littler beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to claim the title]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000961324631_cd87b3.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He started the tournament in fourth with £618,500 - nearly £200,000 behind third-placed Mighty Mike. But his stunning run to the world title lifts Littler up to second thanks to his extra half-a-million. However, he remains a long way short of dominant No1 Humphries.
![[Littler overtook Van Gerwen with his victory in the final]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luke-littler-celebrates-winning-paddy-961324738.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
That is despite Littler winning the Premier League, World Series of Darts, Grand Slam of Darts and now the World Darts Championship - although the Premier League and World Series do not count towards the rankings. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS.
![[Luke Humphries remains the dominant No1]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luke-humphries-england-throws-peter-960465776.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The PDC Order of Merit is based on prize money won over a two-year period in ranking tournaments. In that time, since 2023, Humphries has reigned supreme in the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam, World Matchplay and the Players Championship Finals twice on top of the World Championship.
![[It is bad news for Michael Smith as the prize money from his 2023 Ally Pally glory drops off]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/englands-michael-smith-poses-photograph-786334111.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
