Stuart Bingham aims to become oldest world champion at 47 – World Championship semi-final update

Stuart Bingham is on a mission to make history as the oldest world champion ever at the age of 47, and his semi-final clash with Jak Jones at the World Championship is proving to be a nail-biting affair. The two players are currently locked at 8-8 after a tense second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Bingham, who is seeking his second world title, started the session strong with breaks of 79 and a century to pull ahead. However, Jones fought back with breaks of 67 and 68 to take the lead for the first time in the match. The Englishman managed to level the score in a nervy 14th frame, and the two players continued to trade blows throughout the session.

In another thrilling semi-final match, David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson are also tied at 8-8 after a high-scoring encounter. Both players have been in top form, with Gilbert impressing with a sublime 129 break and Wilson showcasing his potting skills with an outrageous plant shot.

The matches have provided fans with a mix of tough match-play snooker and attacking play, with both semi-finals finely poised heading into the final session. Bingham’s quest to become the oldest world champion and Gilbert and Wilson’s battle for a spot in the final have set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

As the action continues at the Crucible, snooker fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see who will come out on top and secure a place in the final. Will Bingham defy the odds and make history, or will one of his opponents spoil his dream? The drama unfolds as the World Championship reaches its thrilling climax.