Pakistan head coach
The coach did not shy away from the stature of his players, labelling the duo as two of the greatest cricketers in Pakistan's history. Speaking to the
Form concerns and team resilience
The recent statistics for both top-order batters have been underwhelming. Babar Azam has recorded scores of 45, 34, 10, and 29 throughout the series, while Fakhar Zaman has struggled significantly, managing returns of 16, 0, 10, and 5. These figures have sparked discussions regarding their current form, yet the team has managed to navigate the tournament successfully despite these individual struggles.
Pakistan secured their place in the final following three consecutive victories, including wins over Sri Lanka by 37 runs and England by 87 runs, followed by a narrow one-wicket victory against Sri Lanka. In that particular contest, it was an unbeaten century from Shadab Khan that steered the side to success. Hesson highlighted this collective resilience as a positive indicator for the squad, noting that the team has been winning games even without the top order firing at full capacity.
Looking ahead to the final
While Pakistan did suffer an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their final league fixture, the coaching staff remains optimistic about the team's trajectory. Hesson acknowledged that while the side has played some decent cricket, they have yet to produce a complete, perfect performance. He expressed hope that the team is saving their best display for the final showdown.
The coach reiterated that having key players searching for a match-winning performance provides a perfect opportunity for them to find their rhythm on the biggest stage. With the final set to take place in Lahore, the focus remains on whether the experienced pair can translate their historical success into a decisive contribution to secure the tournament title.
