Vishal Yadav led the goal rush for India with the midfielder netting in the eighth, 29th and 52 minutes at the Chonburi Stadium. 

Also on the scoresheet were Md Arbash (24th, penalty), Bharat Lairenjam (38th), Mohammed Kaif (42nd), Ngamgouhou (65th), Manbhakupar Malngiang (74th), Hemneichng Lunkim (82nd), Azlaan Shah KH (84th), Mahmad Sami (86th), Sumit Sharma (88th) and Thoungamba Singh (90+4).

India meet Turkmenistan next on Friday while Brunei Darussalam take on Thailand. 

Thailand were made to work hard before securing a 2-0 win over a resilient Turkmenistan.

After a goalless first half, Thailand finally found the breakthrough in the 57th minute through striker Sorakrit Kaewsri.

Turkmenistan tried to fight back but their hopes were ended by Siwakorn Ponsan netting Thailand's second goal in the 88th minute.