Shiv Kapur leads IGPL Invitational by 3 shots after Round 2 in Ras Al Khaimah
Synopsis
Shiv Kapur turned a record-breaking opening 62 into a commanding 13-under halfway total at the IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah, but his own caution says it best — low scores on this course mean his three-shot lead over Varun Chopra is not safe yet. With the team race between Delhi and Goa deadlocked at 17-under, Friday's final round could deliver a dramatic finish on both fronts.
Key Takeaways
Shiv Kapur leads the IGPL Invitational at 13-under par after carding a 69 in Round 2 in Ras Al Khaimah .
His advantage over nearest rival Varun Chopra (10-under) stands at three shots going into the final round.
Veer Ganapathy , Gaganjeet Bhullar , and Varun Parikh share third at five-under , eight shots off the lead.
RVR Delhi Blue Bulls and Auro Goa Eagles are tied for the team lead at 17-under .
FlyingMan Kolkata are third in the team standings at 11-under .
Debutant Ravi Kumar is tied 10th at two-under .
Shiv Kapur moved to 13-under par at the IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after carding a composed three-under 69 on Thursday, holding a three-shot lead over nearest rival Varun Chopra heading into the final round. In the team standings, RVR Delhi Blue Bulls and Auro Goa Eagles are locked together at the top on 17-under after two rounds.
Kapur's Second-Round Card
The experienced Kapur began Round 2 in assured fashion, collecting birdies on the 2nd, 3rd and 7th holes. His remarkable streak of 26 bogey-free holes — stretching back through the opening round — ended at the 9th, where he dropped his first shot of the tournament. He bounced back with birdies on the 13th, 14th and 18th, though bogeys on the 12th and 16th tempered his round to a 69.
'I was not trying to think about 10-under from yesterday. It was great, and today I was just trying to stay in the present and play steadily, though there were dropped shots. Three shots clear, but one more round to go, this course has low scores, and a good start can make some of the youngsters dangerous,' Kapur said after his round.
Individual Leaderboard at the Halfway Mark
Varun Chopra of Auro Goa Eagles sits alone in second place at 10-under, having added a four-under 68 to his opening 66. Sharing third place at five-under — a full eight shots behind Kapur — are Veer Ganapathy (rounds of 70), Gaganjeet Bhullar (69-70), and Varun Parikh, who slipped after a 73 in Round 2.
Sachin Baisoya is sixth at four-under, while Trishul Chinappa, Kanav Chauhan, and Shaurya Binu share seventh at three-under. Tied for 10th at two-under are Aryan Roopa Anand, Tushar Pannu, and debutant Ravi Kumar.
Team Competition Tightly Poised
RVR Delhi Blue Bulls and Auro Goa Eagles are inseparable at 17-under in the team standings. Kapur has been the cornerstone of Delhi's challenge, with support from Aryan Roopa Anand, Chiragh Kumar, and Gaurav Ghei. Goa's bid is anchored by Chopra at 10-under, backed by Chauhan, Saarthak Chibber, and IL Aalaap.
FlyingMan Kolkata occupy third place at 11-under, followed by GolfKonnect Bengaluru Stallions at nine-under and Vimtra Chennai Lions GC at eight-under.
What the Final Round Sets Up
Kapur's three-shot cushion going into the final day is meaningful, but his own warning is telling — low scoring conditions on this course mean a fast-starting challenger could quickly close the gap. The team race is even more open, with Delhi and Goa separated by nothing at all. Chopra's form and Kapur's consistency will likely decide both titles when the tournament concludes on Friday.
Point of View
But the IGPL Invitational's scoring conditions mean this lead is never truly safe — as Kapur himself acknowledged. More interesting is the team race: Delhi and Goa are deadlocked at 17-under, and with Chopra in red-hot form, Goa have a live chance of winning both titles on the same day. A Kapur collapse would be the story; a Kapur-Chopra final-round duel would be the spectacle Indian golf rarely gets to showcase on an international stage.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shiv Kapur's score at the IGPL Invitational after Round 2?
Shiv Kapur is at 13-under par after two rounds at the IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah, following rounds of 62 and 69. He holds a three-shot lead over Varun Chopra heading into the final round.
Who is in second place at the IGPL Invitational?
Varun Chopra of Auro Goa Eagles is in sole second place at 10-under par, after rounds of 66 and 68. He is the closest challenger to Kapur going into the final round.
Which teams are leading the IGPL Invitational team competition?
RVR Delhi Blue Bulls and Auro Goa Eagles are tied at the top of the team standings at 17-under after two rounds. FlyingMan Kolkata are third at 11-under, with GolfKonnect Bengaluru Stallions fourth at nine-under.
What did Shiv Kapur say after his Round 2 at IGPL?
Kapur said he was focused on staying in the present rather than dwelling on his record 10-under opening round. He cautioned that the course rewards low scoring and that a good start from the younger players in the final round could make them dangerous.
Who are the other contenders in the IGPL Invitational individual race?
Veer Ganapathy, Gaganjeet Bhullar, and Varun Parikh share third place at five-under, eight shots behind Kapur. Sachin Baisoya is sixth at four-under, while Trishul Chinappa, Kanav Chauhan, and Shaurya Binu are tied seventh at three-under.
