KARACHI, July 3: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina hit half-centuries to inspire India to the final of the Asia Cup, with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Super League match on Thursday.

Skipper Dhoni hit a 62-ball 67 while Raina scored 54 off 66 balls to inspire India’s successful run chase of Sri Lanka’s 308-8 with a 99-run third wicket stand in a tight match at the National Stadium.

Yuvraj Singh (36 not out) smashed two successive boundaries off paceman Nuwan Kulasekera to bring up the victory with 3.1 overs to spare. Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 22.

By winning, India also knocked Pakistan out of the tournament, setting up a return clash with Sri Lanka in the final on July 6.

Opener Gautum Gambhir set the tone with a rapid 61-ball 68 studded with eleven boundaries, with Dhoni and Raina maintaining the quick tempo.—AFP