Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed two off lead at halfway stage in Dubai Desert Classic

Richard Bland and Thomas Pieters share the lead

Richard Bland co-leads in Dubai (Kamran Jebreili/AP)

Englishman Richard Bland holds a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after posting two successive rounds of 67.

The 49-year-old returned to complete his second round on Saturday morning after making three birdies over the first four holes before play was suspended due to fading light on Friday.