Glasgow: India won their first match in section B against South Africa 17-12 in the men`s fours lawn bowls in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls centre here Sunday.

With the win, India are now second behind Canada in the group. Both India and Canada have a win each but the North American team is on top on account of better difference in points incurred during the match.

India will face Falkland Islands in their next group match.