Snooker news - Favourites continue to tumble as 16 remain in Shoot Out

Updated 23/02/2020 at 17:32 GMT

The race for the Snooker Shoot Out title remains wide open with Shaun Murphy and Yan Bingtao the only top 20 players remaining in the tournament.

Jack Lisowski looks on during the 1st round match between Jack Lisowski and Kyren Wilson on Day Four of the Dafabet Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 15, 2020 in London, England.

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Murphy was far from his best in beating Ali Carter's conqueror Brandon Sargeant but held on for a 44-21 win.

Bingtao similarly gave Dean Young a number of chances but secured a 73-17 win.

'Yan the Man' will be especially keen to go deep into the tournament as it will put him on the way to securing a top 16 seeding at the World Championship in April.

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The afternoon began with fancied Jack Lisowski being humbled 65-8 by Zhou Yuelong, with world number 12 Barry Hawkins later falling 53-15 to Ben Woollaston.

Boosted by his upset over Ronnie O'Sullivan on Saturday evening, Billy Joe Castle remains in the competition after a break of 30 helped him to a 51-2 win over Luo Honghao.