Argentina thrashed India 3-0 in the Hockey World League (HWL) Final opener played at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Stadium here on Friday.
In the first Pool B match, drag-flick specialist Gonzalo Peillat scored a brace in the third and 60th minute while Joaquin Menini scored in the 24th minute to hand the visitors a comfortable victory.
India will play their second group match against Germany on Saturday.
