By virtue of this result, the Indian eves opened their account in the points table of the tournament while Australia registered their third consecutive draw.
World No. 13 India had earlier lost 1-2 to China before going down 2-4 against USA.
But the Indian eves looked a motivated lot today as the team's backline defended stoutly to deny a goal to the mighty Hockeyroos.
Indian goalkeeper Savita starred under the bar pulling off numerous saves to leave Australians frustrated.
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The Hockeyroos had two penalty corners in the opening 15 minutes but on both occasion, the Indian custodain Savita saved her side with brilliant saves.
The Indians continued to play in the same vein in the second quarter and defended in numbers to deny Australia.
In the second quarter, India wasted a great chance to surge ahead when they were awarded a penalty stroke after Anuradha Thockchom was brought down inside the circle but the ooprtunity went in vain.
After halftime, India secured their first penalty corner but wasted the opportunity.
India will next play hosts New Zealand on April 16.