Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Lowry is looking for his first DP World Tour title since winning the 2022 BMW PGA Championship.
Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Shane Lowry shares the second-round lead in Dubai (David Davies/PA)

Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira negotiated windy conditions to climb to the top of the leaderboard as overnight leader Rory McIlroy struggled during the second round at the Dubai Invitational.

Lowry is looking for his first DP World Tour title since winning the 2022 BMW PGA Championship, and he showed his quality with his irons and nerveless putting to overhaul playing partner McIlroy.

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