The cut was declared at 12-over-154. Fifty-one professionals
made the cut.
Vishal Singh (67-65), who was overnight tied second, started
from the 10th tee on Thursday. The 39-year-old landed it within a few
inches of the pin thanks to a magnificent second shot from 120 yards on the
13th to earn his first birdie of the day. Vishal sank putts from eight to
10 feet on the next three holes to produce an amazing run of four successive
birdies from the 13th through the 16th. Singh’s approach on the 18th stopped
just short of the hole and led to another birdie. Vishal thus made the turn at
five under.
A missed opportunity from three feet led to Vishal’s lone
bogey of the day on the first. He then went on to pick up two more birdies on
the fourth and seventh to close with a strong 65.
“I hit it extremely close today, especially with the wedges.
I was luckier with my drives as compared to round one. I found more fairways
today and hit perfect approach shots. I’m in a great position at the moment and
will strive to convert all my opportunities on the last two days,” said Vishal,
who won his last title three years back.
Md Zamal Hossain Mollah’s (67-68) round of 68 on Thursday
placed him second, three strokes behind the leader. Mollah’s second round featured
four birdies and one bogey.
Mukesh Kumar of Mhow and Harendra Gupta of Chandigarh are tied third at six-under-136.
Photo caption: Vishal Singh goes for his shot in Digboi on September 27, 2012.
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