Brecel leads, Selby lands first-ever world final 147

Brecel failed to convert a 48-point lead in the final frame of the evening, leaving Selby to claw his way back to a 9-8 overnight deficit.

HISTORY: Mark Selby reacts after making a 147 against Luca Brecel (right) during the final on day sixteen of the Cazoo World Snooker Championship. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Luca Brecel made a blistering start to the World Championship final against Mark Selby as he built a 3-1 lead at the first mid-session interval.

The Belgian, who had reeled off 11 frames in a row to sink Si Jiahui in a stunning semi-final, fired breaks of 77 and 90 as he careered through the first three frames.