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Darts fans convinced Peter Wright pulled off '1000 IQ' move vs Luke Humphries just before stunning upset

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Published 10:46 30 Dec 2024 GMT

Darts fans convinced Peter Wright pulled off '1000 IQ' move vs Luke Humphries just before stunning upset

Peter Wright's move during his clash against Luke Humphries didn't go unnoticed among darts fans.

Nasir Jabbar

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Fans are convinced Peter Wright pulled off a '1000 IQ' move versus Luke Humphries during his stunning victory at the World Darts Championship.

Wright beat Humphries 4-1 in their fourth round clash at Ally Pally on Monday.

He produced a sensational outing to dump the defending world champion out of this year's competition.

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During their enthralling showdown, darts fans believe the Scot produced a genius move by changing darts.

At the TV break, the 54-year-old changed his darts - as he often does.

He then swapped them back again before securing a historic victory.

People on social media couldn't get enough of Wright changing his darts midway through his win over the world No.1.

One X user wrote: "Wright is playing really well over a bigger distance for the first time this year and he’s already switched Darts twice. There’s no one like him. In any sport."

A second questioned: "Why is Peter Wright changing his darts mid game."

A third added: "Changing your darts midway through a last-leg decider in a set against the world number one. Peter Wright, ladies and gentlemen."

Another said: "Peter Wright changing darts this often and performing this well is insanity."

Peter Wright in action at the World Darts Championship. Image: Getty
Peter Wright in action at the World Darts Championship. Image: Getty

After the game, Wright thanked the crowd before setting his sights on a third world title.

"He didn’t play like he can. I have never had support like this in my life. Thank you. It’s amazing," he said.

"I have struggled for form all year. It’s so annoying. I know I can still play darts. I switched to another set there to try and find something.

"This crowd, I have never experienced anything like it in the world. Absolutely amazing.

"Lucky that I wasn’t playing the Luke Humphries of last year as he was absolutely awesome then.

"I am a double world champion. I wanted to win it for the third time. I am not too old.

"You only have to play well for two-and-a-half weeks in the whole year. Doesn’t matter what else you do.

"This is all that matters. I am in the quarter-finals.

"I thought I played rubbish tonight. I hope I can play better and score better in the next round. As long as this crowd are behind me, I have a great hence."

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Darts, Fan Reactions

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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