During the semi final of the World Matchplay we have witnessed a new best leg ever. Josh Rock averaged the maximum possible average of 180.00 and combined they hit the maximum possible average of 347.00.
"THAT IS THE SECOND BEST LEG YOU WILL EVER SEE IN YOUR LIFE!"
THAT IS ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL! 🤯
Luke Littler produces perfection on the Winter Gardens stage!
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The previously acclaimed “greatest leg of all time” in darts was widely attributed to the legendary exchange between Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith during the final of the 2023 PDC World Championship. Both players had a shot at the elusive nine-darter. Van Gerwen narrowly missed on double 12 after setting up a 144 finish, while Smith completed the perfect leg with a stunning 141 checkout, sealing what many believed to be the pinnacle moment in darts history.
However, that benchmark has now been shattered — at least statistically — in a breathtaking display between Luke Littler and Josh Rock. During their recent clash, Littler hit a flawless nine-darter with an individual average of 167.00. Remarkably, Rock recorded an even higher leg average of 180.00, despite not completing the leg himself.
To put this in perspective, Michael Smith averaged 167.00 in that iconic 2023 leg, while Van Gerwen posted an impressive 159.00. In comparison, the combined standard set by Littler and Rock reached unprecedented heights: a joint average of 347.00.
This isn’t just a new record — it’s an unbreakable one. Given the current structure of the game, higher averages in a single leg are mathematically impossible. This leg stands as the ultimate expression of precision, power, and perfection in darts. Simply put, we have witnessed the greatest leg the sport will ever see.
This remarkable leg will undoubtedly reignite the ongoing debate: is a leg more special when both players get a shot at a nine-darter, or when one player completes it with unrivaled brilliance? The emotional weight of the moment also varies — after all, Smith and Van Gerwen’s legendary leg took place in the final of the PDC World Championship, the sport’s grandest stage. In contrast, Littler and Rock produced their historic feat during the semi-final of the World Matchplay, often referred to as the “Summer World Championship.”
Regardless of context, both moments are etched into darts history. Two unforgettable nine-darters, delivered in different circumstances but with equal magic. These are the moments that will be replayed, analyzed, and celebrated for years to come — timeless chapters in the ever-evolving story of professional darts.