Pakistan, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka stormed into the final of the One-day International tri-series after overwhelming Pakistan by eight wickets, chasing a modest target of 111 in just 18.1 overs at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka delivered a career-best five for 34 to dismantle Pakistan for 110 in 25.3 overs before Kamindu Mendis struck an unbeaten 62 to guide Sri Lanka to 114-2, sealing victory with 31.5 overs to spare.

The result confirmed Sri Lanka's place in Saturday's final alongside Pakistan, who had already qualified after winning their first three matches. England's remaining league fixture against Sri Lanka on Thursday consequently became a dead rubber.

Pakistan's batting collapsed against a discip...