Anirban Lahiri of LIV Golf was the pick of the Indian challengers. The Crushers GC man carded a fourth successive under-par round, a two-under 68, for a 14-under total, 13 shots back from McKibbin. SSP Chawrasia also shot a 68 and finished four shots further back on 10 under, one ahead of Ajeetesh Sandhu (68).

Tom McKibbin holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Hong Kong Open. He's pursued by Americans MJ Maguire, who shot a 61, and Peter Uihlein, with major championship spots on the line for the winner.