Local golfer Vishesh, who made headlines with an opening 10-under 60 to match the course record, backed up his performance with a four-under 66. His second round included six birdies and two bogeys. Reflecting on the change in conditions, the 19-year-old noted that the course presented a different challenge compared to the previous day, citing softer fairways and stronger winds. He emphasized the need for a tactical shift, focusing on hitting specific sections of the greens rather than attacking every pin.
Chasing the lead and tournament standings
Amardeep Malik maintained his strong form with a five-under 65, which featured six birdies and a single bogey on the par-five 17th. Despite his position, Malik admitted that his impressive opening round of 61 created a temptation to play overly aggressively. He noted that while his ball-striking was inconsistent, he was pleased with his ability to convert challenging par saves throughout the day. He stressed that the course requires intelligence over power, a lesson he intends to apply as the tournament progresses.
Dhruv Sheoran, who held a share of the lead previously, slipped to third place at 13-under 127 after carding a three-under 67. His round was marked by six birdies, a bogey on the eighth, and a double bogey on the final hole. Honey Baisoya continued his consistent run, firing a second consecutive 64 to move into fourth place at 12-under 128. Meanwhile, Md. Akbar Hossain and Angad Cheema are tied for fifth at seven-under 133. Defending champion Jamal Hossain showed significant improvement, jumping from 72nd to a share of 24th place with a second-round 66.
