McIlroy and Hatton tied as Chacarra stays in hunt

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton share the halfway lead at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, setting up a pairing together for Saturday’s third round. McIlroy is pursuing a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, while Hatton is seeking his first DP World Tour victory since leaving LIV Golf.

Both are five under par after two rounds: McIlroy followed a 69 with a 70, and Hatton carded a 69. Overnight leader Joost Luiten and Kristoffer Reitan are one shot behind; Race to Dubai leader Eugenio Chacarra is four shots back after finishing with two birdies. Jon Rahm and Jayden Schaper remain in contention, while Patrick Reed is eight over after rounds of 75 and 77.