Can Ridhima Dilawari Maintain Her Four-Shot Lead in the WPG Tour's Second Leg?
Synopsis
Ridhima Dilawari shines in the WPG Tour with a remarkable performance, establishing a four-shot lead after day two. Will she maintain her advantage in the final round? Discover the thrilling highlights of her journey and the close competition behind her.
Key Takeaways
Ridhima Dilawari leads the tournament with a four-shot advantage.
She scored 3-under 69 on the second day.
Amateur Zara Anand is in second place at 1-under 143 .
Eight players are within three shots of each other behind Ridhima.
The cut was set at 159 , with 27 players advancing.
Ahmedabad, Jan 22 (NationPress) Ridhima Dilawari wrapped up the second day with a bogey, but prior to that, she remarkably achieved four consecutive birdies, finishing her round with a score of 3-under 69 to complement her initial round score of 70 in the Women's Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) held at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Having last clinched victory at Zion Hills Country Club in Bengaluru in July 2025, Ridhima now stands at 5-under over the two rounds, increasing her lead from one shot to four. In second place is amateur Zara Anand (72-71) at 1-under 143.
Jahanvi Bakshi (73-71), who made an eagle on the Par-5 fifth hole to compensate for bogeys on the second and fourth holes, managed to card 1-under 71, placing her in a tie for third with Amandeep Drall (72-72).
Currently, Ridhima, who is balancing her participation between the Hero WPG Tour and the IGPL, has established a significant lead of four shots. However, there are eight players trailing closely behind her, all within three shots of each other.
Amandeep appeared to be on track for a successful day with four birdies against two bogeys over 17 holes. Unfortunately, a double bogey on the final hole left her at even par for the second consecutive day.
Amateur Lavanya Gupta had a tumultuous round. Starting with two bogeys and a double bogey in her first three holes, she bounced back with birdies on the fourth, fifth, and eighth. However, a bogey on the ninth resulted in a 2-over score on the front nine. She recovered on the back nine with four birdies and no bogeys, finishing with a score of 70, placing her in a tie for fifth with Nayanika Sanga (73-72), both at 1-over 145.
Vani Kapoor and Saanvi Somu both recorded a second consecutive score of 73 and are tied for seventh with Sneha Singh (71-75), who dropped in the rankings during the second round. Amateur Janneya A Dasanniee (79-72), Rhea Purvi (76-75), and Lavanya Jadon (75-76) completed the Top-10, all tied at 7-over 151.
Last week’s champion, Jasmine Shekar (79-74), is currently tied for 17th place. The cut was set at 159, allowing 27 players to advance to the final round.
Point of View
Ridhima Dilawari's performance on the second day of the WPG Tour reflects her growing expertise and composure under pressure. With a solid lead, she demonstrates the skill and determination that defines elite golf. As the competition tightens, the final round promises to be an exciting showdown.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the WPG Tour after the second round?
Ridhima Dilawari is leading the WPG Tour with a score of 5-under after two rounds.
What was Ridhima Dilawari's score on the second day?
Ridhima Dilawari scored 3-under 69 on the second day.
Who is in second place in the tournament?
Amateur Zara Anand is in second place with a score of 1-under 143.
How many players made the cut for the final round?
A total of 27 players made the cut for the final round.
What challenges did Lavanya Gupta face during her round?
Lavanya Gupta started poorly with two bogeys and a double bogey but recovered with four birdies on the back nine.
