24 year old Andrew Dodt wins in India.

A birdie at the last saw Andrew Dodt claim the Avantha Masters in Delhi by a stroke after the Australian posted a final round of 68 to lift the trophy with a winning total of 14 under par.

With seven players entering the last day level at the top of the leaderboard, it always promised to be a thrilling and exciting day at DLF Golf and Country Club, and so it proved.

The lead changed hands several times with Richard Finch's spectacular six under 66 at one point looking to have secured an unexpected triumph for the Englishman.

However, Dodt sank birdies at the 16th and 18th to claim his maiden European Tour victory ahead of Finch and Richard Bland, who carded a 71 to end on 12 under and miss out on his maiden European Tour title.

Dodt, whose previous best finish was a tie for ninth at last year's Barclays Singapore Open, began the day one shot off the pace but had picked up three strokes by the turn and was well placed with nine holes to play.

A bogey at the 11th threatened to derail the 24 year old's bid but he managed to recover over the final three holes to secure the trophy a cheque for 250,000 Euros and membership to the European tour until the end of 2012.

Finch, meanwhile, mounted his charge from down the leaderboard as the Hull golfer reached the halfway point in 32 having collected five birdies and one bogey.

But he could only pick up two more shots down the stretch to eventually finish 13 under to claim 2nd place on his own and a cheque for 166,000 Euros.

Darren Clarke had another great week and is showing signs of coming back to his best in time for the Ryder Cup.A final round of 71 left him in a share of 8th on -10 and a pay day of 29,775 Euros.

Gareth Maybin took 77 in the last round to tumble down to 44th place on -2 and win 7,500 Euros.
Shane Lowry was 7 under after 36 holes,before a horrible weekend of 77/75 left him in a share of 59th on +1 and a cheque for 4,200 Euros.

Gary Murphy withdrew from the rain delayed 2nd round as he was well outside the -1 cut mark.