Higgins Falls Short in 17-15 Thriller, Murphy Advances

Shaun Murphy edged past John Higgins 17‑15 in a 17‑frame thriller at the Crucible, securing a place in his second World Snooker Championship final. After trailing 13‑11, Murphy rallied with two clearances to level, then capitalised on Higgins’ missed black to seize the lead and finish with four consecutive frames. tbzikra.com