McIlroy and Jimenez claim lead in Dubai

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Miguel Angel Jimenez edged ahead at the top of a tightly congested Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard midway through the second morning at an overcast Emirates Golf Club.

McIlroy picked up back-to-back birdies to reach the turn in two-under-par and progress to six under overall alongside Jimenez in calm conditions – in contrast to yesterday’s blustery wind.