New Delhi: India defeated Hong Kong China 13-0 in their opening Pool A match of the 8th Women’s Asia Cup played at Kualalumpur in Malaysia on Saturday.

Indian forward Rani scored maximum seven goals.

India, who led 9-0 at the halftime, scored through Rani (2, 6, 23, 24, 26, 34, 58 min), Kirandeep Kaur (5 min), Vandana Katariya (13, 18, 39 min), Poonam Rani (69 min) and Joydeep Kaur (70 min) while their opponents Hong Kong China failed to score any goal.

India will now take on China in their next match on Sunday.