Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expresses confidence in senior batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman as the hosts prepare for the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka. The team heads into the match after a run of three straight wins, despite recent struggles in parts of their batting.
Across coverage, outlets frame the upcoming final as a test of whether Pakistan’s experienced top order can deliver consistently “on the big occasion.” Yahoo Sports and Times of India focus on Hesson’s optimistic assessment and his belief that key batters can peak when it matters, noting that Pakistan have won even without major contributions from some players.
Dawn adds broader match context and details about recent form. It highlights Pakistan’s last league result, an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka, and includes specific batting outputs for Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam over the relevant innings. Dawn also flags that inconsistent opening form remains a concern heading into the final.
