# Fading light halts India Championship second round

> Play suspended in New Delhi after heavy rain and thunderstorms delay the DP World India Championship, leaving McIlroy and others mid-round.
- Title: Fading light halts India Championship second round · BBC Sport
- Summary: Play suspended in New Delhi after heavy rain and thunderstorms delay the DP World India Championship, leaving McIlroy and others mid-round. The DP World…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/crd6dg4d51y0o
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:10:16.978+00:00
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## Leaders emerge as light fades
Joost Luiten, Angel Hidalgo and Adrian Meronk lead on eight under par after completing their rounds in New Delhi. Thomas Detry is tied at the top despite having his round cut short after seven holes.
## McIlroy and others left mid-round
Rory McIlroy was one of several players impacted when the second round was suspended because of fading light. McIlroy is tied for seventeenth on four under but his challenge was halted after four holes.
## Play resumes Saturday morning
The delays follow heavy rain and thunderstorms that suspended play for five hours during Thursday's opening round. The second round will resume at two forty-five BST on Saturday.
## Key takeaway

The DP World India Championship second round was suspended due to fading light in New Delhi, with several players including Rory McIlroy unable to complete their rounds.