Australia drub Indian eves

Canberra, April 29: Striker Alyson Annan scored twice today as Australia made a winning start to a four-nation women8217;s field hockey series by defeating India 5-1.

The Australians struggled to find their form early in the first half, but a 24th-minute goal by Bianca Langham set the pace, followed six minutes later by Annan8217;s first goal to give Australia a 2-0 half-time lead.

In an earlier match, South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0.