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Anirban Lahiri claims maiden European Tour title with Malaysian Open victory

Ariban Lahiri wins his maiden European Tour title by pipping Bernd Wiesberger at the Malaysian Open.

Anirban Lahiri edged out Bernd Wiesberger to claim the Malaysian Open title in a dramatic finish at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.

An early birdie blitz from the Indian, including four on the first five holes, saw him card a four-under par 68 to finish one shot ahead of Wiesberger at 16 under.

Anirban Lahiri of India poses with the trophy after victory during the final round of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club on February 8, 2015© Getty Images

Lahiri had to make up a five-shot deficit on his opponent heading into Sunday's final session, and he did exactly that thanks to a lack of birdies from the 29-year-old, who finished on 15 under overall as runner-up.

Alejandro Canizares was in with a strong chance of winning having come into round four hot on the heels of the leader alongside defending champion Lee Westwood, but he could only record a 74 to tie for third with Paul Waring.

Westwood struggled in the early stages and failed to truly recover as his three-over par 75 saw him finish down in fifth.

Lahiri, ranked number 73 in the world coming into this tournament, had never previously won an event on the European Tour.

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