IXL 2024: Investment Banker from Mumbai Venkatraghavan S Grabs Top Spot in The Penultimate Online Round; Ramki Krishnan Maintains Lead

As the Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2024 approaches its first stage finale, the competition has reached a feverish pitch. The ninth online round has brought forth a wave of notable names rising to prominence and setting new benchmarks. Leading the pack this week is Venkatraghavan S, Managing Director at Equirus Capital in Mumbai, who clinched the top spot with an impressive 100 points. His performance catapults him to fourth place in the overall standings, a testament to his prowess.

Chasing him closely are Mumbai’s Jose A, who secured second place, and Neville Fogarty from the USA, who claimed third. Both players have been consistent throughout the competition and continue to make their mark.

Top Ten Scorers of IXL 2024 – Online Round 9:

1. Venkatraghavan S. – Mumbai

2. Jose A – Thane

3. Neville Fogarty – Newport News

4. Ramki Krishnan – Chennai

5. Vasant Srinivasan – Banchang

6. Gudur Abhinav – Bangalore

7. Akshay Bhandarkar – Dubai

8. Samit Kallianpur – Secunderabad

9. Harish Kamath – Bangalore

10. Sowmya Ramkumar – Manama

Meanwhile, Chennai’s tech consultant Ramki Krishnan remains unshaken at the top of the overall leaderboard, holding the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive week. A former IXL champion, Krishnan’s dominance in this year's contest has been formidable, with his consistent performance setting a high bar for competitors.

Top Ten Overall Scorers of IXL 2024 (Updated After Round 9):

1. Ramki Krishnan – Chennai

2. Samit Kallianpur – Secunderabad

3. Madhup Tewari – New Delhi

4. Venkatraghavan S. – Mumbai

5. Shashwat Salgaocar – Panaji

6. Vasant Srinivasan – Banchang

7. Neville Fogarty – Newport News

8. Sohil Bhagat – Bengaluru

9. Harish Kamath – Bangalore

10.Madhusudan H – Chennai

With the tenth and final online round scheduled for Sunday, 17th November, the stage is set for an electrifying finish. The top 30 scorers from the overall leaderboard will qualify for the Grand Finale, which will take place in December. As the first stage draws to a close, competitors are gearing up for a final push, knowing that every point counts in securing a spot in the prestigious finale.

The battle for supremacy is far from over—who will rise to the challenge in the last round? Only time will tell.