Updated on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 20:09 IST Tags:Himmat Rai, Golf

Johor Bahru: Indian Himmat Rai sits uneasily at the top of the heap with just one-shot lead after some strong efforts by his rivals at the weather-hit USD 1 million Iskandar Johor Open today.

Rai had finished his second round yesterday with his two-day total of 13-under-par 131 at the Royal Johor Country Club, and he will be making a title assault tomorrow.

In fact, the full field Asian Tour event heads into the third and final round tomorrow after inclement weather forced officials to reduce the event to a 54-hole stroke play tournament.

Asian Tour honorary member KJ Choi of Korea and Australia's Darren Beck held on to their tied second positions on 132 while Chinese Taipei's Chang Tse-peng is also among the mix in fourth position on 133.

However, eight Indians missed the cut which came at two-under.

The best-placed Indian after Rai was Rahil Gangjee (67) as he moved up to tied eighth at eight-under 136 for two rounds.

Anirban Lahiri shot a 69 and was tied 14th at six-under. Also tied 14th at six under was Gaganjeet Bhullar (69).

Ashok Kumar and SSP Chowrasia were tied 22nd at five-under, Jyoti Randhawa was tied 30th at four-under, C Muniyappa was tied 42nd at three-under and Digvijay Singh was tied 53rd at two-under which was the cut line.

Bureau Report