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DP World India Championship: Eugenio Chacarra leads but Rory McIlroy fades before play halted

Rory McIlroy fades before play is halted

By · Published October 17, 2026  18:28 UTC · Updated October 17, 2026  19:24 UTC

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20velocity
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2h agofirst detected
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  • Primary Driver: Rory McIlroy fades before play is halted
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Eugenio Chacarra leads the DP World India Championship, but Rory McIlroy's challenge stalls after only four holes of the second round. Chacarra's strong start has put him atop the leaderboard, while McIlroy's fade is a surprise given his recent form.

McIlroy's struggles are a blow to his title hopes, but he still has a chance to recover on Sunday, which is expected to be a marathon round. Sky Sports and BBC highlight McIlroy's struggles, noting that he has work to do to get back in contention.

Coverage does not yet specify when play will resume, but it is expected to be on Sunday, which is shaping up to be a long day for the players.

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Who is leading the DP World India Championship?

Eugenio Chacarra

When will play resume?

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