Greater Noida, Oct. 7 -- Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a six-under 66 to establish a two-shot lead after the first round of the Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida.

The 23-year-old Bhattacharya, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four eighth, according to a press release from Vishwa Samudra.

Bhattacharya began the week ranked 14th in the Race to DP World India Championship. He has come close to adding another title this season, recording joint runner-up finishes at the DP World Players Championship 2026 powered by Urbana in February and the Kolar Open 2026 pr...