24th NCR Cup Day 2: Anas Khan leads by 8 strokes; Chaitanya Pandey takes Category B lead
Synopsis
Anas Khan — son of a caddy — is turning the 24th NCR Cup into a personal showcase. His 8-stroke lead after two rounds, built on a hole-in-one and a level-par 72, is the dominant storyline at Delhi Golf Club. But the sub-junior divisions opening on the Peacock Course hint at a deeper talent pipeline taking shape beneath the headline act.
Key Takeaways
Anas Khan holds an 8-stroke lead in Boys' Category A after carding a level-par 72 on Day 2 of the 24th NCR Cup at Delhi Golf Club .
Ranveer Singh Dhupia fired a level-par 72 to move into second place; Ayan Dubey is third with a combined score of 154 .
Ayesha Gupta leads Girls' Category A by 6 strokes after a 3-over par round.
Chaitanya Pandey leads Boys' Category B by 3 strokes over overnight leader Aditya Misra .
Sub-junior categories — C, D, and E — began their campaigns on the 9-hole Peacock Course on Thursday.
WAGR points are on the line in the marquee Category A and B divisions.
Anas Khan, son of a caddy, continued his dominant run on Day 2 of the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament at the Delhi Golf Club on 11 June, extending his lead to a commanding 8 strokes in Boys' Category A. Meanwhile, Chaitanya Pandey seized control of Boys' Category B with a composed performance under testing wind conditions, while the sub-junior divisions launched their campaigns on the Peacock Course.
Category A: Khan Tightens His Grip
A day after his first-round hole-in-one, Anas Khan showed no signs of easing up in the Boys' Category A (15–18 years) division. He carded a disciplined level-par round of 72 on the championship Lodhi Course, stretching his advantage to 8 strokes over the rest of the field — a margin that will take a dramatic collapse or a miraculous recovery to overturn.
The standout mover on Day 2 was Ranveer Singh Dhupia, who fired an equally impressive level-par 72 to climb into second place. Ayan Dubey holds third with a two-day combined score of 154, keeping himself mathematically in contention.
In Girls' Category A, local favourite Ayesha Gupta asserted herself with a 3-over par round to take firm control of the division, opening a 6-stroke lead over her nearest rivals.
Category B: Pandey Braves the Wind
Gusty, swirling conditions swept across the Lodhi Course during the Boys' Category B (13–14 years) contest, but Chaitanya Pandey met the challenge with tactical maturity. His 2-over par round earned him a 3-stroke lead over overnight leader Aditya Misra, setting up what promises to be a tense finish in the final rounds. Valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points are at stake across all senior categories, adding an extra layer of competitive urgency.
Sub-Juniors Open on the Peacock Course
The younger brackets — Category C (11–12 years), Category D (9–10 years), and Category E (Under 9 years) — began their campaigns on the tight, 9-hole Peacock Course on Thursday.
In Category C Boys, Mohd. Rehan shot a 2-over par to lead by a single stroke over Shan Alvi, with Chandigarh's Viraj Sehgal in third. The Category C Girls leaderboard is locked in a dead heat, with Aaradhya Rawat and Unnati Singh tied at 4-over par 66, ahead of Chandigarh's Arushi Sharma at 68.
In Category D Boys, Priyansh Jain leads after a level-par round, with Yashaswin Sanghi at 2-over and Leyan Pal at 3-over. The Category D Girls division sees Aarya Ganguly and Naaysha S. Sinha tied for the lead at 3-over par, with Suhani Chandra in third.
In Category E Boys, Jordan Savio George leads at 1-over par, one stroke ahead of Keeon Aggarwal, with Siddhik Chaturvedi, Aprateem, and Naksh Malhotra sharing third. In Category E Girls, Manasvi Rathor carded a flawless level-par round to lead Aadya Dayal by one stroke, with Devyani Dhull in third at 4-over par.
About the Venue
The tournament is being held at the Delhi Golf Club, one of Asia's most storied golfing venues and the site of the inaugural DP World India Championship, which drew global stars including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. The club's dual-course setup — the Lodhi Course for senior categories and the Peacock Course for sub-juniors — allows the tournament to run multiple divisions simultaneously across its historic grounds.
Point of View
Meanwhile, represent the next wave: if junior infrastructure at venues like Delhi Golf Club continues to expand, India's pipeline into professional golf could deepen meaningfully. The real question is whether the talent visible this week translates into institutional support beyond the tournament itself.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament after Day 2?
Anas Khan leads Boys' Category A by 8 strokes after carding a level-par 72 on Day 2 at Delhi Golf Club. Chaitanya Pandey leads Boys' Category B by 3 strokes over Aditya Misra.
Where is the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament being held?
The tournament is being held at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi. Senior categories play on the championship Lodhi Course, while sub-junior divisions compete on the 9-hole Peacock Course.
What is Anas Khan's background?
Anas Khan is the son of a caddy. His dominant performance — including a first-round hole-in-one and a level-par 72 on Day 2 — has made him the standout story of the tournament.
Which categories are playing in the 24th NCR Cup?
The tournament features Boys' and Girls' Category A (15–18 years) and Category B (13–14 years) on the Lodhi Course, with WAGR points at stake. Sub-junior divisions — Category C (11–12 years), Category D (9–10 years), and Category E (Under 9 years) — compete on the Peacock Course.
What are WAGR points and why do they matter at the NCR Cup?
WAGR stands for World Amateur Golf Ranking, the global ranking system for amateur golfers. Points earned at events like the NCR Cup help young Indian golfers improve their world standing, which can influence selection for national teams and pathways into professional golf.
