Anirban Lahiri was in the joint top spot in the British Open final qualifying (Asia) tournament here on Thursday.
Lahiri fired a four-under 68 to share the lead with Jonathan Moore of the United States.
Himmat Rai (73) was the next best Indian at the tied 27th spot, while Gaganjeet Bhullar (77) was way behind at tied 52nd. Chiragh Kumar was further down at the 63rd spot with 79.
The British Open will be played at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes from July 19 to 22.