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Trailing at 8-8, England’s Murphy hit his first break of 60 on Friday evening to take the lead for the first time since the end of the seventh frame.
But, in keeping with what had gone before, Higgins immediately responded with runs of 44 and 55 and then snookered the ball in the following frame.
A stunning knock of 82 from Murphy ensured that the players could not be separated in the middle of the session.
The two traded the next couple of frames and linked a lot of drama and excellent spoofs.
Higgins made 63 and Murphy then smashed a superb century off the Scot’s parting shot.
That level saw the score at 12-12 in a session where both players delivered decisive performances.
However, Higgins found an extra gear when the evening was needed by making 70 runs and then signing off with a brilliant 101.
