The Dubai-based Yash Majmudar (71-69-69) and Delhi\u2019s Rashid Khan (70-72-67) were tied second at four-under 209. Majmudar returned a 69, while Rashid produced the day\u2019s best round of 67 to move into contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joshi\u2019s round was defined by a strong recovery after a shaky start that included three three-putts early on. He bounced back with a tap-in birdie on the seventh after his approach shot left him inches from the hole, and then delivered a crucial eagle on the par-5 12th, where he sank a 15-footer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t get off to a good start, but I stayed patient and trusted my ball-striking. I\u2019m driving it well and hitting my irons solid, so I just need to keep the putter going. I\u2019m proud of the way I handled myself on the course despite the poor start and fought back on the back nine. Going into the final round, I\u2019ve been in such situations before, so I know that I just need to be in my zone and play good golf shots, and that should take care of everything else,\u201d Joshi said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The par-5 seventh has been adjusted to a 477-yard par-4, bringing the course par down to 71.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Majmudar, a San Diego University graduate, continued to impress with his unconventional one-handed chipping technique and looked set to close within two shots before a bogey on the final hole dropped him back into a tie for second.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The par-5 seventh has been adjusted to a 477-yard par-4, bringing the course par down to 71.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joshi, currently 55th on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit, is now in a prime position to end a four-year winless run, with his last title coming in Coimbatore in August 2022. With a three-shot advantage, Joshi will look to hold his nerve in the final round as he targets his seventh professional title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n