The 21-year-old is on course for his maiden professional title after a third-round three-under 69. Vijay Kumar and Uttam Singh Mundy following him closely.
The Kolkata-based golfer played an error free round with birdies on the second, eighth, ninth, 13th, 14th and 15th holes to forge ahead at the halfway stage.
A heartwarming tale of how they used their time to beautify the schools where they are quarantined.
India's Amritinder Singh moved to tied 22ned place after shooting superb round of six-under 66.