If an alternative day had not been scheduled for the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup based on the run rate, the final series would have been between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. According to details, there has been significant objection from reputable cricket figures regarding the tournament schedule after Bangladesh defeated India in the Super 4 stage.
Former captains Rashid Latif and former Test cricketer Bazid Khan revealed during a private TV channel conversation that the unfair decision to schedule an alternative day for the Pakistan-India match in the Super 4 stage posed a significant obstacle to Pakistan's path to the tournament final.
It is stated that if Pakistan-India Super 4 match had not been scheduled for an alternative day, both teams would have received 1 point each, and at that time, Pakistan's run rate was better than India.
Following Pakistan's loss to Sri Lanka, the national team remained in contention for the final with a better run rate and 3 points. If the Pakistan-India match had not been scheduled for an alternative day, Bangladesh would have had 3 points after defeating India. However, their run rate would have been lower than Pakistan's, resulting in Bangladesh's exclusion from the final race.
With 4 points, Sri Lanka and 3 points with a better run rate, Pakistan's team would have reached the final of the tournament