Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Defending champions India booked their spot in the Asia Cup final with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh.

The win moves India, who are yet to lose a match, two points clear at the top of the table while also eliminating Sri Lanka, who have lost their first two matches in the Super Fours.

Pakistan and Bangladesh, level on two points, face each other in the penultimate group match on Thursday, with the result determining who will join India in the final.

Batting first in Dubai, opener Abhishek Sharma scored his second half-century in as many matches to kickstart India's innings.

He dominated an explosive first-wicket stand with Shubman Gill, amassing 46 (19) in the powerplay alone. He went on to score 75 (37), incl...