Siddikur, Jamal on six-under

Siddikur Rahman and Jamal Hossain Mollah took a share of the third-place at the end of the second day of the Panasonic Open with matching six-under (138) aggregate scores yesterday.

The 30-year-old Siddikur, who started the day in fourth position at four-under, traded four birdies for two bogeys at the Delhi Golf Club on Friday to get up a rung while Jamal, who is taking part in his second Asian Tour event of the season, enjoyed a perfect day with five birdies.

The two Bangladeshis were five strokes behind leader Chiragh Kumar of India and two adrift of Sri Lanka's Mithun Perera.

Siddikur was satisfied with his day's work despite seeing Chiragh race to a considerable lead.

"I didn't hit the ball straight off the tees but my short game saved me. I'm still happy with my score. I should not pressure myself even though Chiragh is leading," the two-time Asian Tour winner told Asiantour.com, adding: "Anything can happen here. One shot can give you huge problems here. Just focus on my own game and that's the key to a good score."

Meanwhile, the third Bangladeshi, Dulal Hossain, failed to make the cut despite carding a two-under (70) in the second round yesterday. The young golfer was left to rue the disastrous eight-over (80) he had scored in the opening round.