Shaun Murphy cruises past Lyu Haotian to reach second round at the Crucible

Shaun Murphy is through to the second round of the World Championship (Martin Rickett/PA)

Shaun Murphy began his quest for a second world title in style as he cruised his way into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-5 victory over Lyu Haotian at the Crucible.

Murphy started the session with a 6-3 lead and was looking to carry on where he left off when he punished China’s Haotian from 38 points behind to pinch the opening frame to extend his advantage to four.