After two rounds, Ajeetesh aggregate is eight-under-136, followed by Gaurav Pratap, whose total is five-under-139.
The cut was declared at five-over-149. Fifty-three professionals made the cut.
Ajeetesh (70-66) got off to a cracking start with a birdie on the first where he converted an eight-footer. He then landed his tee shot within six inches for birdie on the third. The 24-year-old collected another birdie on the fourth thanks to a brilliant second shot.
Ajeetesh missed an eagle opportunity from five feet on the sixth. However, he managed to bag a birdie on the sixth.
The Chandigarh-based professional sank birdie putts from eight to 10 feet on the eighth and 14th to end up with a bogey-free 66.
"Even though I shot a 66, I feel I could've done better since I missed quite a few birdie chances. My hitting was accurate, especially with the wedges and I putted well from a range of eight to 10 feet. My ball-striking has been good this season and I
