Naya Raipur(Chhattisgarh), Feb. 4 -- Akshay Sharma continued his domination at the INR 1.5 crore SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2026 thanks to a second straight bogey-free round of nine-under 60.

Akshay's extraordinary second round powered him into a three-shot lead at 18-under 120 at the DP World PGTI's season-opener being played at the pristine Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur.

Honey Baisoya and Anshul Kabthiyal, both overnight tied fourth and two off the lead, shot scores of eight-under 61 on Wednesday to move into joint second place at 15-under 123.

Veer Ahlawat, one of the leading names in the field, was placed tied ninth at 11-under 127.

The halfway cut was declared at six-under 132. Fifty-one professionals made the cut.

Akshay ...