New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera grabbed 4-20 and stifled Pakistan in the final over as Sri Lanka breezed into the final of the T20 tri-series with a six-run victory on Thursday.

Pakistan, which had already qualified for Saturday's final with three successive wins, was held to 178-7 with captain Salman Ali Agha's career-best unbeaten 63 going in vain.

Opening batter Kamil Mishra's 76 off 48 balls had earlier anchored Sri Lanka to 184-5 in a game the team had to win in order to reach the final instead of Zimbabwe.

"Proud of how the boys bounced back," Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said. "Everybody contributed. . Of course Chameera (exhibited) world-class bowling."

Chameera dented Pakistan's chase with figures of ...