India's Diksha Dagar is tied for fourth position at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius after carding a flawless 3-under 69 in the second round on Saturday, May 3, 2026. Her strong performance keeps her firmly in contention, just two strokes behind the joint leaders.
Dagar, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), followed her opening round of 68 with a bogey-free effort, bringing her total to 7-under-par. She trails Denmark's Smilla Tarning Soenderby, Germany's Celina Sattelkau, and South Africa's Casandra Alexander, who are all at 9-under-par.
Background
Of the four Indian golfers competing this week, three successfully made the cut for the final round. Alongside Dagar, Hitaashee Bakshi and Tvesa Malik secured their spots.
Bakshi is tied for 19th position with rounds of 71 and 69. Malik, competing through her Sunshine Ladies Tour membership, is placed tied 26th after carding 70 and 71. However, Vani Kapoor was unable to advance after rounds of 78 and 77.
- Dagar's second round featured birdies on the sixth, 10th, and 12th holes.
- Bakshi recorded five birdies, including three consecutive ones, but dropped shots on the 12th and 13th holes.
- Malik made three birdies and conceded two bogeys during her round.
What's Next
The competition remains intense with a tightly packed leaderboard. Seven players, including Dagar, are within two shots of the lead. A total of 75 players made the cut at 1-over-par.
Notably, 18 golfers are within four shots of the lead heading into the final round. The stage is set for a thrilling finish in Mauritius as Dagar and her peers aim to challenge for the title.
