PAK vs SL Live streaming details, where & how to watch 1st T20I of Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026
PAK vs SL 1st T20I will be played in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Sri Lanka are touring Pakistan for three T20Is and two Tests. The tour will begin with the first T20I. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, starting at 6:30 PM IST.
Sahibzada Farhan has been named the new T20I captain, replacing Salman Ali Agha. Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan are back, and they will improve Pakistan’s combination.
Last week, Pakistan lost the gold medal match against India at the Asian Games 2026 but ended with silver. They had some positives with the young side, and they will look to continue it. Kusal Mendis will lead the visitors, and they will be eyeing a winning start.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka have been ruled out of this series. They will be two big misses for the visitors. Sri Lanka have been inconsistent recently, and the clash against Pakistan will be challenging.
PAK vs SL: Head-to-head record in T20Is
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- Matches Played: 30
- Pakistan Won: 18
- Sri Lanka Won: 12
- Tied: 0
- No-Result: 0
PAK vs SL 1st T20I: Match Details
- Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026
- Match Date: October 09, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 6:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 1:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM LOCAL
- Toss Time: 6:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 12:30 PM GMT / 5:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
When to watch the PAK vs SL 1st T20I? Timing details
The first T20I of the series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:30 PM IST / 6 PM local. The toss is scheduled at 6 PM IST / 5:30 PM local.
How to watch the PAK vs SL 1st T20I in India?
Fans in India can watch the first T20I match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka live on the Veto streaming platform. No official TV channel is listed for live broadcast in India.
How to watch the PAK vs SL 1st T20I in Pakistan?
Fans in Pakistan can watch the match live on PTV Sports HD. They can also catch the action through the Tapmad app.
Where to watch the PAK vs SL 1st T20I? Country-wise TV & Live Streaming details
- South Africa: SuperSport Cricket / SuperSport App or DSTV Stream
- Australia: Fox Cricket
- Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV (Free-to-Air), Ten Cricket / Dialog TV, SLT IPTV, Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube
- Caribbean / West Indies: Rush Sports / Flow Sports app
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports discovery+ app / TNT Sports online
- USA & Canada: Willow TV / Prime Video (via the Willow TV add-on)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad
When and where will the PAK vs SL first T20I take place?
The first T20I will be played on October 09 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
What time will the PAK vs SL first T20I start?
The first T20I will start at 6:30 PM IST on Friday.
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