Kyren Wilson takes commanding lead in Crucible semi-final against David Gilbert as he closes in on World Snooker Championship final

Kyren Wilson showed his class and dominance in the third session of his Crucible semi-final against David Gilbert, winning six out of the eight frames to open up a commanding 14-10 lead in the race to 17. Wilson, the twelfth seed, is now just three frames away from reaching his second World Snooker Championship final.

After starting the evening locked at 8-8, Wilson pulled away from Gilbert with a string of impressive performances, including a run of five consecutive frames. Gilbert, a semi-finalist in 2019, managed to stop the rot by making a century in the final frame of the night, but Wilson remains the heavy favorite to secure the victory when the match resumes on Saturday.

Wilson’s break of 85 helped him nudge ahead at 9-8, and despite Gilbert’s efforts to level the score, Wilson continued to dominate with breaks of 93, 51, and 88. Gilbert had his chances but missed crucial shots, allowing Wilson to extend his lead to five frames.

In the other semi-final, former champion Stuart Bingham and qualifier Jak Jones are locked at 8-8 after two sessions, setting up an exciting conclusion on Saturday. The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday and Monday.

With Wilson looking strong and determined to secure his spot in the final, snooker fans can expect more thrilling action as the Crucible drama unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament.