Day 2 of the JSW Indian Open 2026 saw Indian stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh shine with dominant wins. The tournament also featured major upsets and thrilling five-game matches, setting the stage for intense quarter-final clashes at CCI, Mumbai.

Mumbai, March 19: Day 2 of the JSW Indian Open 2026 delivered high-octane squash at the CCI, with a mix of dominant performances, stunning comebacks, and marathon five-game thrillers, as Indian stars rose to the occasion, delivering commanding performances.

Upsets and five-game thrillers dominate

The standout clashes came from Egypt’s Ibrahim Elkabbani and Mohamed Sharaf, both of whom emerged victorious in gripping five-game encounters. Elkabbani pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, defeating top seed Yahya Elnawasany 3-2 in a 66-minute battle. Additionally, Sharaf edged past Hong Kong’s Chi Him Wong in another pulsating five-setter.

Indian players deliver strong performances