John Higgins vs Shaun Murphy LIVE: Latest scores from the thrilling World Snooker Championship semi-final

Yet another mistake, this time by Murphy, made a very drinkable red disappear that he sent into the green pocket. However, Higgins is unable to capitalise, and Murphy quickly returns to successfully pot an excellent red ball into the left middle pocket.

Murphy has a 26-8 lead, but the frame is very messy.

They are making mistakes right now, and it could just be nerves! There is a visual tension within the crucible and it is killing both players as the finish line approaches.

Murphy is currently at the table, and he puts a brilliant red pot down the left rail to move to black. Can he turn this opportunity around?

…but Higgins is missing a difficult cut. Can Murphy capitalise? No.

It’s Higgins’ turn to try to make something, and he starts with a simple red right up the middle.

Another good break from Murphy – but Higgins throws a red into the right corner! He’s back in the bulk and goes left-centre for the green, which he pulls in. This is an early opportunity…

A break of 78 means they are now level, with three frames remaining to play.

Murphy wins the safety battle, or rather Higgins loses it with a poor attempt to return the cue ball to the top cushion, and now Murphy has a fantastic chance to level the score once again. The reds are well spread.

Murphy takes a long red after Higgins’ break-off but doesn’t get particularly close with it and leaves his opponent with a simple red.

Higgins’ dishes are red and yellow, but he doesn’t get another red and returns to his seat. Murphy’s left centre is a hard, intense red, and it’s almost unbelievable!

Higgins plays conservatively on the top cushion.

Murphy scores his third century of the session, reducing the deficit once again! What a semi-final it turned out to be.

Murphy’s break-offs have been consistently accurate over the past two weeks and he takes the second advantage here, giving himself the first opportunity to collect some points. He is doing well through the Reds, passing 50…

The players are back on the field, and Murphy has had a good break.