Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- Bangladesh's Jamal Hossain stole the show with a nine-under 61 in the opening round of the NSL Luxe presents Telangana Golconda Masters 2025, being played at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA).

Jamal thus established a one-shot lead.

Chandigarh golfer Akshay Sharma struck an equally impressive eight-under 62 to be placed second.

After heavy rain the previous evening, it turned out to be a rain-free day today despite the clouds hovering in the skies.

The overcast conditions also brought relief for the golfers as the temperature dropped to around 25 degrees celsius making it much cooler than the previous day.

Jamal Hossain was brilliant with his tee shots and wedges during his flawless round. The five-time winner...