India, Oct. 31 -- Yuvraj Sandhu came up with a terrific six-under 65, the day's best card in tough conditions, to grab a two-shot lead after the third round of The Poona Club Open here on Thursday. Sandhu (65-67-65), the PGTI Order of Merit leader and pre-tournament favourite, had a total of 16-under 197.

Shaurya Bhattacharya (69-63-67), a winner on the PGTI this year, kept himself in contention with a round of 67 that placed him second, two shots behind the leader at 14-under 199. Former PGTI No. 1 Manu Gandas (67-69-66) posted a 66 to end the penultimate round in third place at 11-under 202. Shivendra Singh Sisodia and Jairaj Singh Sandhu made up the top five as they were both placed tied fourth at eight-under 205.

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