Vikarabad, Aug. 27 -- Angad Cheema stayed on course for his fifth PGTI title and sixth win overall after shooting a seven-under 65 to retain his two-shot lead following the third round of the Telangana Open 2026, being played at Vooty Golf County, Vikarabad.

The 36-year-old Chandigarh lad Cheema (70-61-65), who began the day two shots ahead after producing a career-low 11-under 61 on Wednesday, moved to 20-under 196, according to a release.

Delhi's Rashid Khan (66-67-65) matched Cheema's 65 while playing alongside the leader to remain second at 18-under 198. Rashid kept the pressure on throughout the day with eight birdies against a solitary bogey on the par-four 17th.

Cheema's eventful round featured an eagle on the par-five 16th, eig...