Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets on Thursday to virtually book their place in the final of the Asia Cup one-day tournament in Dhaka. Umar Akmal scored 77 runs and Misbah-ul-Haq 72 while Suranga Lakmal took two wickets as Pakistan overhauled the victory target in 39.5 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 188 after electing to bat against Pakistan. Kumar Sangakkara (71) and Upul Tharanga (57) hit half-centuries for Sri Lanka, while paceman Aizaz Cheema took four wickets and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took three for Pakistan in the day-night match.
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | +0.730 | 451/89.5 | 429/100.0 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.000 | 304/50.0 | 254/50.0 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.420 | 241/50.0 | 262/50.0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.068 | 442/100.0 | 493/89.5 |
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