Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20, Live Telecast: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, October 9. The host team will take the field brimming with confidence after recently winning a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Let’s take a look at the details for today's live match coverage.
Sahibzada Farhan is set to begin his tenure as Pakistan's T20I captain following his recent silver-medal win at the 2026 Asian Games. The return of experienced players like Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah has bolstered the squad, strengthening both their batting and bowling departments. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka, aiming to provide his team with a strong start to the series.
Sri Lanka faces a significant challenge due to the absence of key players like Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka. Hasaranga's absence has weakened their spin-bowling options, while Nissanka's injury has created a void in the batting lineup. As Sri Lanka prepares to face Pakistan in the T20I series, their replacements will need to step up and deliver impressive performances.
PAK vs SL (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka) Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) |
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 9th October 2026 |
| Time | 06:30 PM (IST) - 01:00 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
PAK vs SL 1st T20I Live Streaming: Where to Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live
Live streaming of the PAK vs SL first T20I will be available on different platforms depending on your country.
- India: Veto app (online streaming).
- Pakistan: PTV Sports on TV, along with online streaming options like PCB Live, Tapmad, and Tamasha.
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV and its digital platforms.
- Bangladesh: Check local sports broadcasters for live coverage.
- UK: Check ARY's broadcast listings.
- Australia: Fox Sports.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV.
