Luke Humphries Hits Nine-Darter, Loses to Rob Cross in Brighton

Luke Humphries achieved a remarkable nine-dart finish during his Premier League match against Rob Cross in Brighton, marking his first perfect leg in the tournament's history. Despite this achievement, which sent the crowd into a frenzy and earned him a £30,000 prize, Humphries ultimately lost the match 6-4. Cross demonstrated exceptional form, averaging 111.19 and hitting seven 180s, which overshadowed Humphries' performance in the later stages of the match. This nine-darter was the 17th in the Premier League's history since its inception in 2005. The event was marred by technical issues from Sky Sports, which led to interruptions in the broadcast just after Humphries' historic moment. Nonetheless, Humphries maintains his position at the top of the Premier League standings, with hopes of advancing to the playoffs in May.