PAK vs SL Live streaming details, where & how to watch 1st ODI of Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
Pakistan have the upper hand against Sri Lanka in ODIs.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) are clashing in the first match of the ODI Tri-Series 2026 on Sunday, October 18. England are the third team in the tournament, which will be played in Pakistan.
All three teams will play each other twice in the league stage. The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the final. The tournament will give the teams a chance to test their players and prepare for upcoming ODI assignments.
Shaheen Afridi will lead Pakistan in the series. Sri Lanka will miss opener Pathum Nissanka due to a hamstring injury. Lahiru Udara has been named as his replacement.
Both teams will look to start the series with a win. The first ODI will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.
PAK vs SL: Head-to-head record in ODIs
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- Matches Played: 160
- Pakistan Won: 96
- Sri Lanka Won: 59
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 4
PAK vs SL 1st ODI of Tri-Series: Match Details
- Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
- Match Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 1:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT / 1:00 PM local time
- Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST / 7:30 AM GMT / 12:30 PM local time
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
When to watch the PAK vs SL 1st ODI of the Tri-Series? Timing details
The first ODI will take place on Sunday, October 18, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes earlier at 1:00 PM IST.
How to watch the PAK vs SL 1st ODI of the Tri-Series in India?
In India, fans can watch the match live on the Veto streaming platform. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has listed Veto as the digital broadcaster for the ODI Tri-Series in India.
How to watch the PAK vs SL 1st ODI of the Tri-Series in Pakistan?
Fans in Pakistan can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports. The match will also be available for live streaming on Tapmad, Tamasha and PCB Live platforms.
Where to watch the PAK vs SL 1st ODI of Tri-Series? Country-wise TV and live streaming details
- South Africa: PCB Live app (Streaming)
- Australia: Fox Sports (TV and Digital)
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, PEO TV and Siyatha TV (TV and Digital)
- Caribbean / West Indies: PCB Live app (Streaming)
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports and NOW (TV and Digital)
- USA and Canada: Willow TV (TV and Digital)
- Bangladesh: T Sports (TV) / Tapmad (Streaming)
- Middle East and North Africa: Cricbuzz (TV and Digital)
- Europe: PCB Live app (Streaming)
When will the PAK vs SL 1st ODI be played?
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI will be played on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
What time will the PAK vs SL 1st ODI start?
The match will start at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:00 PM IST.
Where will the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI be played?
The match will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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