The Indians scored a goal each, both from field efforts, in both the halves to pocket full three points from the encounter.
Ramandeep Singh gave India the lead in the 18th minute before Talwinder Singh doubled the lead for his side in the 50th minute.
Sam French pulled one back for the Englishmen, converting a penalty corner in the 67th minute.
Despite the victory, the Indians looked far from convincing in the match and did just enough to secure the victory.
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India forced three penalty corners early in the second half -- 41st, 42nd and 45th minutes, but Amit Rohidas was woefully off target, hardly testing England goalkepeer Gibson.
The Indians should also thank their custodian Harjot Singh, who made a couple of great saves to keep a clean slate for his side till the 67th minute.
India coach Gregg Clark too agreed that his wards were not upto the mark against England.
"It is a question of getting things right and this being our first match it was a decent performance as we really should have not been caught in possesion as many times as we did," he said
"Still I am happy with the three points and a winning start is always welcomed. But we can improve," the South African added.