Punjab Open: Tavleen Batra in lead

Chandigarh, November 9

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Tavleen Batra grabbed a slim lead going into the third and final day of the Punjab Open with a total of 24-over 168. "I just coming back from an injury and would like to play well tomorrow and win. It'll be a great comeback and a good incentive for me to work harder," said Tavleen, who is looking for another win on her home course. Youngster Hunar Mittal is a stroke behind, while Lakhmehar Pardesi is another shot behind at 170. The final round promises an exciting finish.Heena Kang is in fourth plac with her 36-hole total of 172, while Pauline JM Singh is at 177 and Dimple Minocha, Sunita and Neeru Aggarwal are tied with similar totals of 179. In the challenge bowl, Kaayna Mahajan is leading at 184 followed by Himanshika Sehgal and Divya Datta tied at 186. Junior golfer Ananya Kapoor leads the Bronze Plate at 203 followed by Dalbir Sahi at 221. —TNS