Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones tied at 4-4 in World Championship semi-final showdown

In a thrilling opening session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones battled it out in their World Championship semi-final, ending the session locked at 4-4. Bingham, the 2015 champion, started strong with breaks of 76 and 94 to take a 3-0 lead, but Jones fought back with a display of resilience. After cupping his ear to the crowd following a crucial clearance to make it 3-1, Jones continued his momentum with a run of 66 to level the match after the mid-session interval.

Bingham responded with a break of 79, but a missed black allowed Jones to capitalize with a break of 72, bringing the score back to level pegging. The intense battle between the two players will resume on Friday at 14:30 BST, with both players eager to secure a spot in the final.

Meanwhile, in another exciting semi-final matchup, David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson could not be separated, finishing the session at 4-4. The crowd at the Crucible Theatre were treated to a display of attacking snooker from both players, with Wilson impressing with breaks of 73, 87, 67, and an 88 in the final frame.

Wilson’s attempt at a maximum 147 break was thwarted, but he expressed his desire to entertain the crowd with such a feat. Gilbert, on the other hand, showcased his skill with a superb break of 104, along with breaks of 91 and 74.

Both Gilbert and Wilson will resume their match on Friday at 10:00, with the outcome still hanging in the balance as they aim to secure a spot in the World Championship final. Stay tuned for more thrilling snooker action at the Crucible Theatre.