Pune, April 9 -- The Indian team opened their account against Thailand, securing a 2-1 victory in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune, according to a release from Billie Jean King Cup.

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty set the tone for the hosts with an emphatic win before the experienced duo of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare helped India get off the mark in the tournament taking place at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune.

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up where she left off on day one, delivering another commanding performance against Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee. Playing only her second game in Indian colours, she brushed aside her opponent in an hour and 15 minutes, displa...