Around 2016 I remember glancing to my right and Roy Keane was there with the big beard. I was just so nervous, more nervous than playing the match itself.

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Kyren Wilson has certainly done his job there. Roy Keane would approve the lack of fanfare.

Kyren's 50th Crucible ton should have arrived with the final black but he went for an exhibition finish and missed it. It's not important. The Warrior leads again.

It's early days but the frame is at Kyren's mercy here. Kyren Wilson is strong in all areas but his cueball control could be better. It's his one Achilles heel.

These corner pockets are tight aren't they? Dave Gilbert misses a black - his second failure to make the most of a decent opening in frame 19.

Kyren Wilson looks to profit and restore his frame advantage.

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Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Shaun Murphy and John Parrott - 15 world titles between them - reckon this game is fantastic entertainment, with two players at the peak of their powers.

Roy Keane - pictured in the Crucible crowd - reckons Kyren Wilson and Dave Gilbert are just doing their jobs.

You never settle until you get the first frame of the session and Dave will feel better after that. It's like a heavyweight boxing match, both taking big digs at each other. I think this is going all the way to a decider.

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That's back to level pegging.

Some stupendous long potting and a lovely break of 55 ensures Dave Gilbert is not trailing for long.

Dave Gilbert was within a frame of reaching the 2019 World Championship final. He lost a final-frame decider to John Higgins in an epic semi-final so he knows all about the pressure of the Crucible.

He's closing in victory in frame two of the evening. His lead his 55 points and counting.

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A couple of glorious long reds by Dave Gilbert ultimately come to nothing in terms of getting amongst the balls.

But Kyren Wilson is now tucked up behind the green and in trouble.

Gilbert is likely to pounce on any sort of error. Wilson has had two attempts so far and missed. Gilbert invites him to have a third go.

But it's the fourth attempt that works and the patience pays off for Wilson, who looks to be safe.

Kyren Wilson, a former finalist here in 2020, has been ranked as high as fourth in the world.

A first Crucible crown would take him up to third in the world.

A tournament win for Dave Gilbert would see him rise to sixth - also a career high.

Ben Gosling: These semi-finals are so close it's unbelievable. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Makes for amazing viewing though.

Bob: Loving these semi-finals.

What a response.

Dave Gilbert crashes in a long red. As sweet as can be. He deserved a bit of luck with getting on a colour.

More bad luck for Gilbert as Kyren Wilson flukes a long red. The number 12 seed tucks Gilbert up behind the yellow.

The slug fest continues. It's great to get off to a good start.

A brilliant break with a beautiful rest shot. He got into the pack early and that was exactly how he wanted to start the session.

Kyren Wilson has made 49 centuries at the Crucible. Can he make it 50?

No, but the frame is done and dusted. A brilliant break of 85. That was slick and stylish.

That's the sort of start Kyren Wilson would have dreamed about.

A break of 78 and counting has wrapped up the evening's opener.

Can he go on and get a ton?

They are both looking like they are really enjoying it out there. They are playing with freedom.

It's so tight so if somebody nicks a frame they are not expected to win that could be the difference.

First blood to Kyren Wilson, who snaffles a simple red into the middle pocket after a careless shot by Dave Gilbert.

An early chance for The Warrior.

Both players are are out in the arena and ready to rumble after the typically enthusiastic introduction by MC Rob Walker.

Here we go. Dave Gilbert gets us under way.