Golconda Masters golf championship: Khalin Joshi, Himmat Singh Rai in joint lead

Hyderabad: Delhi’s Himmat Singh Rai and Bengaluru’s Khalin Joshi carded matching one-under-70s in the third round of the Golconda Masters golf championship on Saturday to enjoy a slender one-shot lead at eight-under-205 and set up a fascinating final day at the Hyderabad Golf Club.

Shamim Khan of Delhi and Bengalurean Mari Muthu carded the day’s best scores of six-under-65 to be joint third along with veteran Mukesh Kumar (71) of Mhow at seven-under-206.

Rai (67-68-70), who was part of the five-way lead on Day Two, maintained his position as joint leader on Saturday after a determined 70 that was highlighted by three birdies and two bogeys. Khalin Joshi (65-70-70) also continued in the joint lead for the second straight day.