New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian women beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in the first match of the four match Test series for the Karbonn Cup at the National Stadium here Sunday.

India who led 1-0 at half time took the lead through Anuradha Devi in the 19th minute and followed it up with two penalty corner conversions by Soundara Yendala (51st) and Joydeep Kaur (61st).

Azerbaijan warded of initial Indian attacks from Kiran Dahiya and Jasjeet Kaur Handa with efficient marking in the 23 metre area.

A good chance to score went begging when Vandana Katariya shot feebly at Azerbaijan goalkeeper Viktoriya Shukarova. India however took the lead when Anuradha Devi shot home after being setup by Lily Chanu playing in her first international match.

India returned in the second half with more aggression and forced four penalty corners. Skipper Asunta Lakra with Kirandeep Kaur and Deepika alongside in the midfield engineered good use of open space to propel the Indian forwards into the Azerbaijan striking circle.

India scored the second goal when Soundarya Yendala got the final touch from an indirect penalty corner while Joydeep Kaur rounded off the tally with a crashing set piece 11 minutes later to put India 1-0 up in the series.

India play their second match against Azerbaijan Monday.