Mahendra Singh Dhoni led from the front as India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup.

Dhoni cracked a rapid 67 runs from 62 deliveries in the Super Four match, and was well supported by Suresh Raina (54) as they capitalised on another flying start from openers Gautam Gambhir (68) and Virender Sehwag (42).

Half-centuries from Mahela Jayawardene (50), Chamara Kapugedera (75) and Chamara Silva (50), plus a breezy 43 from Sanath Jayasuriya, had earlier powered Sri Lanka to 308 for eight. But India overhauled that target in 46.5 overs with Yuvraj Singh (36) and Rohit Sharma (22) planting the finishing touches.

India's win renders Friday's match between Pakistan and Bangladesh inconsequential as the hosts have no chance of making the final.

Sri Lanka, who had topped the Super Four table with six points prior to this outing, had already made the final.