Sharmila, Smriti miss the cut

Nicollet, who had a first round 80 followed that up with a 78 while Smriti, with a 81 in first round had another identical 81 to miss the weekend action by a long margin at the Gray Bear Golf Course (par 72).

English golfer of Indian origin Kiran Matharu (75-74) and Sahra Hassan (75-74), who represents Wales, made the cut in tied 54th place.

Line Vedel of Denmark and Finland's Jenni Kuosa carded a pair of 69s to share the second-round lead. The pair finished with a two-round total of 140, four under par, one shot ahead of three others.

England's Trish Johnson shares third place with Australian Rachel Bailey and Jessica Yadloczky of the United States.

After heavy rain and thunder storms the course played a lot longer.