Samarth Dwivedi and seasoned campaigner Gaganjeet Bhullar are side-by-side at the top of a tightly packed leaderboard after the second round of the IGPL Krishna Invitational 2026 in Hyderabad, IANS LIVE reported. The tournament is seeing intense competition among the players.

Dwivedi followed his opening 66 with a five-under 65 to reach nine-under 131. Bhullar, a four-time IGPL winner, shot a solid 66 after his opening 65, demonstrating consistent play.

Veer Ganapathy and Manav Shah both produced the day's joint-best 61s to surge into contention at eight-under 132. These two players are now just one shot behind the leaders, according to IANS LIVE.

Of the top four, only Bhullar has won an IGPL title before, while the other three are looking for their maiden IGPL wins, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.

For Dwivedi, the second round was another display of controlled golf, IANS LIVE stated. He maintained consistency in his game throughout the round.

This tournament is taking place in Hyderabad, which makes it of local interest to readers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The blend of young talent and experienced players provides an exciting spectacle for golf enthusiasts in the region.