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Mark Allen Achieves 147 Maximum Break at Crucible Despite Match Deficit

Allen’s perfect frame, the 15th in World Snooker Championship history, earns him £40,000 and a fan £25,000, though he trails Chris Wakelin 10-3 in their second-round clash.

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Overview

  • Mark Allen completed a 147 maximum break in the 13th frame of his second-round match against Chris Wakelin at the 2025 World Snooker Championship.
  • This marks the 15th maximum break in Crucible history and Allen’s fifth career 147, making him one of only 11 players to achieve this feat at the venue.
  • Allen’s break earned him a £40,000 bonus and a randomly selected fan in the audience received £25,000 under tournament prize rules.
  • Despite the achievement, Allen faces elimination as he trails Wakelin 10-3, needing to win 10 of the remaining 12 frames to advance.
  • Earlier in qualifying, Jackson Page made history as the first player to hit two 147s in a single match, securing a £147,000 Triple Crown bonus.