Ding Jinhui potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to pick up 96 points in total . But Chinese star came back for the blue instead of the black . World No 3 Ding realised what he had done and held his head in his hands . He then started to giggle along with his first - round opponent ben Davis . Ding would have pocketed £ 30,000 for maximum 147 break at the Crucible . World snooker tournament taking place in Sheffield .
Ding Jinhui potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to rack up 96 points in break . But Chinese star screwed back for the blue instead of the black . World No 3 Ding realised what he had done and held his head in his hands . He then started to giggle along with his first-round opponent Mark Davis . Ding would have pocketed £30,000 for maximum 147 break at the Crucible . World snooker championships taking place in Sheffield .