So we will back at 13:30 BST on Monday. And it promises to be a dramatic conclusion to this year's competition. Shamoon Hafez's report from the Crucible is up on the BBC Snooker page now.

We will call it a day for now. So get some rest and we look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow. As always, thank you for your excellent comments.

Who will get their hands on this trophy? Shaun Murphy leads, but only just.

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I will be back tomorrow. Sleep well and see you then.

David Fox: One of the most enjoyable snooker finals in years. Two really likeable players and characters. Can't wait for tomorrow.

Adam Hathaway: Shaun Murphy is a class act though. Got a feeling it's going to go down to the wire.

Carry On Countdown: Maybe the snooker Gods realise it's the 30th anniversary of 1985. Another black-baller?

John Parrott
1991 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"That's the best session I've ever seen Stuart play. It has been a fabulous match we have seen this evening.

"Judd Trump could not get rid of Stuart in the semi-final and he again shows that he just does not want to get beaten. It's a fantastic show of character from him tonight and he can be proud of what he has done.

"Both players are capable of winning three or four frames on the trot tomorrow. This match is wide open."

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls that is all the action for today. And what a day it has been. Murphy leads 9-8 after Stuart Bingham takes the last frame of the day. We are set for a thrilling day tomorrow.

Phil Verney: I think if Bingham wins this, he should be designated "the people's champion".

One red remaining. Murphy needs a snooker.

A nervous moment for Stuart Bingham as he pots a red, and then watches the cue ball rattle around the jaws of the pocket. But it stays on the table and he continues. He leads 61-22.

Which way is this last frame of the day going to go?

So Murphy is guaranteed an overnight lead, but Bingham has been excellent in the second part of this session. Yet this frame remains a vital one. Bingham will be sleeping easier if he is only one behind tonight. A stunning long red from Murphy gets us going. But it soon becomes a safety exchange.

Martina may be impressed by Stuart Bingham, but she, like everyone else, can only watch on as Shaun Murphy restores his two-frame lead with a fine break of 76 in the 16th frame. One more to go tonight. Today's play will end at either 10-7 or 9-8 to Murphy.

Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova:, external Stuart Bingham rocks:)

Matt Lloyd: What a three frames from Bingham after a trouncing from Murphy earlier tonight. This has the hallmarks of a great final.

Matt Oswin: What will Murphy be thinking after winning the first four this evening?

John Burns: Stuart Bingham three in a row - this is a snooker masterclass. Keep it going, Stuart you're playing fantastic.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"Stuart's shown so much strength of character here because it would have been easy for the head to drop, going four frames behind."

If it stays at this standard then we are going to be in for some finale tomorrow. Bingham has looked in serious trouble at first 0-3 down and then 4-8 behind. But he is showing his character to haul himself back into this match.

And in some style. A break of 89 comes straight after an effort of 123. Murphy has not potted a ball in two frames.

Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"Tonight has been excellent so far. As you would expect as both players are heavy scorers when they get in."

Bingham falters on 24, But then gets another chance. This could be a third successive frame for him.

Matt Oswin: Murphy's gone from not being able to miss to not being able to pot.

Charlie: Hate how the World Championship Snooker ends soon, it's been non stop action. Best I've watched in years!.

Phill: Incredible standard in this final, record number of centuries confirm this to be the greatest World Championships ever.

Don't worry Charlie, we've still got a potential 21 frames left.

John Parrott
1991 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"These tables are tough. These two boys are making it look like a pool table, they're playing that well."

Murphy won the first three, Bingham took four of the next five, Murphy claimed four in a row and now Bingham has won back-to-back frames.

His excellent break of 123 reduces the gap to 8-6. That is the 84th century break of the tournament. More than at any other World Snooker Championship. What a standard. What a match. Hope you're enjoying this.

Bingham splits open the pack of reds well. Lots of work to do, but a good chance for another frame.