Chennai Open: Viraj Madappa Climbs to Solo Second with 63

Viraj Madappa of Kolkata posted the lowest round of the day with a spectacular nine‑under‑63, catapulting him from a shared 11th place to an outright second position on the leaderboard. The 28‑year‑old, a two‑time PGTI champion and former Asian Tour winner, displayed his attacking style on the final holes.

Madappa's round featured an eagle on the par‑four 6th, eight birdies, a single bogey and a decisive birdie finish that lifted his total to 14‑under‑202. His performance put him just three strokes behind Ajitesh Sandhu, keeping the gap narrow as the tournament heads into its climax.

The Kolkata native praised the course conditions, noting that the firm fairways and receptive greens rewarded his aggressive approach. He remains confident that a strong final round could see him challenge for the title and the substantial prize pool attached to the event.