Chirag Gupta
Patna: The Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2024 is heading into its penultimate stage with intense competition, as Mumbai’s Venkatraghavan S, Managing Director at Equirus Capital, clinched the top spot in the ninth online round, scoring a perfect 100 points. This stellar performance has propelled him to fourth place in the overall standings, solidifying his position as a formidable contender.
Following closely behind were Jose A from Thane, who secured second place, and Neville Fogarty from the USA, who finished third. Both have consistently performed well throughout the competition, earning them spots among the top players.
Meanwhile, Chennai-based tech consultant Ramki Krishnan continues to dominate the overall leaderboard, maintaining his position as the top scorer for the fifth consecutive week. A former IXL champion, Krishnan’s steady performance has set a high benchmark for others as the competition nears its final round.
The leaderboard after nine rounds sees Ramki Krishnan in first place, followed by Samit Kallianpur from Secunderabad and Madhup Tewari from New Delhi. With the tenth and final online round scheduled for November 17, the top 30 scorers from the overall standings will qualify for the Grand Finale in December.
As the first stage of the competition draws to a close, anticipation builds for the final online round, where every point will be critical in securing a coveted spot in the grand finale.
