Watch: India get off to a prolific start to Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

India will play South Korea in its next league game on Sunday before taking on host Malaysia, Canada, and Poland.

Hyderabad: India got off to a flying start to their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign as they defeated Asian Games champion Japan 2-0 in Ipoh.

Varun Kumar converted a penalty corner in the 24th minute to hand India the lead before Simranjeet Singh (55th) scored to secure full three points for the five-time champion.

The top two teams from the round robin league stage will play in the final on March 30.

After a goalless first quarter, India won a penalty corner and Varun made no mistake in finding the back of the Japanese goal with a powerful drag-flick.

In the third quarter, Japan secured its first penalty corner and tried different ways to dislodge India but India custodian P.R. Sreejesh did well to thwart the danger.

In the fourth quarter, they removed their goalkeeper to add an extra man in the 55th minute but the move didn't come to their aid.

India will play South Korea in its next league game on Sunday before taking on host Malaysia (March 26), Canada (March March 27) and Poland (March 29).