New Delhi: Sohil Bhagat of Bangalore emerged as the winner of Round 7 of the Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2026, delivering a strong performance in the latest round of the international cryptic crossword competition.
Shashwat Salgaocar, also from Bangalore, secured the second position, while Harish Kamath finished third. The results marked a clean sweep of the top three positions by participants from Bangalore in the seventh round.
Ramakrishnan K Krishnan Leads Cumulative Standings
In the overall leaderboard, Ramakrishnan K Krishnan of Chennai continues to hold the top position after seven rounds, reflecting consistent performances throughout the competition.
Harish Kamath of Bangalore is currently placed second in the cumulative standings, followed by Samit Kallianpur of Secunderabad in third place.
The cumulative rankings reflect participants’ performances across the completed rounds, with the competition continuing to determine the overall leaders.
Indian Crossword League Continues To Attract Participants
With seven rounds completed, IXL 2026 continues to bring together cryptic crossword enthusiasts from India and other countries.
The league focuses on skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, vocabulary and wordplay, providing a competitive platform for crossword enthusiasts.
As the competition progresses, participants will continue to compete for the top honours, while the cumulative leaderboard remains closely watched.
