Overnight leader Jbe Kruger held his nerve in what was a tight finish to win his maiden European Tour title at the Avantha Masters in Gurgaon, India on Sunday.

Jbe Kruger of South Africa shot two eagles in a flawless third round to grab a one-stroke lead at the Avantha Masters in Gurgaon, India on Saturday.

Peter Whiteford finished Friday's play in New Delhi at the top of the leaderboard for the second day in a row, two shots clear of his closest competitor going into the weekend.

Spain's Alejandro Cañizares and Scot Peter Whiteford emerged on top after the first round of the European Tour's Avantha Masters in New Delhi on Thursday.