Angad Cheema shot a seven-under 65 to retain a two-shot lead at 20-under 196 after the third round of the Telangana Open 2026 in Vikarabad. Delhi’s Rashid Khan stayed second at 18-under 198, while Jairaj Singh Sandhu surged to third with a nine-under 63. Cheema is chasing his fifth DP World PGTI title.

Vikarabad, Telangana, August 27, 2026: Angad Cheema stayed on course for his fifth DP World PGTI title and sixth win overall after shooting a seven-under 65 to retain his two-shot lead following the third round of the Rs 1 crore Telangana Open 2026 being played at Vooty Golf County, Vikarabad.

The 36-year-old Chandigarh lad Cheema (70-61-65), who began the day two shots ahead after producing a career-low 11-under 61 on Wednesday, moved to 20-under 196.

Delhi’s Rashid Khan (66-67-65) matched Cheema’s 65 while playing alongside the leader to remain second at 18-under 198. Rashid kept the pressure on throughout the day with eight birdies against a solitary bogey on the par-four 17th.

Cheema Holds Off Rashid