Humphries Dispatches Heta to Clinch Maiden World Series Crown at New Zealand Darts Masters

Luke Humphries delivered a masterclass performance to claim his first-ever World Series of Darts title, defeating Damon Heta 8-2 in the final of the New Zealand Darts Masters on Saturday.

Humphries, who has been a dominant force in the darts world over the past year, finally broke his World Series duck with a commanding display in Hamilton. The world number one showcased his exceptional form, overcoming Michael Smith, Luke Littler, and Heta to secure the £20,000 top prize.

In the final, Heta struck first, taking the opening leg, but Humphries quickly asserted his dominance. The reigning World Champion responded by winning five consecutive legs, including a pivotal 122 checkout on the bullseye in the fourth leg, giving him a commanding 5-1 lead.

Heta briefly stopped the onslaught with a 13-dart finish in the seventh leg, but it wasn’t enough to derail Humphries’ momentum. The Englishman closed out the match in style, reeling off the next three legs without reply to seal his victory with an impressive 102.21 average.

This triumph marks a significant milestone in Humphries’ career, cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite players and adding another prestigious title to his growing list of achievements.