Higgins leads Murphy 13-11 in World Championship semi-final

Four-time champion Higgins, who turns 51 later this month, ended the session with a superb 101 break to secure the advantage. Despite Murphy's strong response with a 60 and an 82, Higgins found an extra gear to craft a 70 and a century, pinching the final frame.

The final session of their best-of-33 encounter will commence on Saturday at 14:30 BST as Higgins chases a record-equalling ninth world title. sport-tr.bet