Malaysian Open: Jimenez storms into lead

Ryder Cup star Miguel Angel Jimenez’s birdie blitz was halted only by the fading light in the rain-delayed opening round of the Maybank Malaysian Open but the Spaniard is still in a strong position at eight under with one hole to play.

Jimenez led by one shot from clubhouse leader Thaworn Wiratchant when he was called off the course after an afternoon thunderstorm meant nearly three hours’ play was lost earlier in the day.