World Snooker Championship schedule 2017: Who is in action at The Crucible today? Ronnie O’Sullivan’s conqueror Ding Junhui faces Mark Selby in semi-final

IT’S heating up at The Crucible as the final four battle it out for the World Championship.

Ding Junhui takes on champ Mark Selby, who he lost to in last year’s final. Ding defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan despite the rocket hitting a 146 break.

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Their semi-final is first up – before John Higgins takes on Barry Hawkins.

The final for the World Championships is on Monday

Championship schedule – Friday 28 April (Best of 33 frames)

10am

Mark Selby  v Ding Junhui

2.30pm

John Higgins  v Barry Hawkins

7pm

Mark Selby  v Ding Junhui

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Saturday 28 April

10am

John Higgins  v Barry Hawkins

2.30pm

Mark Selby  v Ding Junhui

7pm

John Higgins  v Barry Hawkins