Greater Noida, Oct. 9 -- Shubhankar Sharma's commanding four-shot advantage was reduced to two after a difficult back nine in the third round of the Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO here on Friday, setting up a tight battle for the title in the final round.

The Chandigarh golfer carded an even-par 72 to remain at 11-under 205 at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort. Bengaluru's Manoj S and Italy's Michele Ortolani surged into joint second place at nine-under 207, putting the overnight leader under pressure ahead of Saturday's decisive round.

Sharma, 30, looked firmly in control after making five birdies, including four on the front nine, and another on the 10th. But three bogeys and a doub...