How to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026 live in India: TV channel, live streaming and timings

Following the action-packed tri-series, which Pakistan won by beating Sri Lanka in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, both sides focus on the beginning of the two-match Test series. After a successful October, when they clinched the T20I series by a 2-1 margin and the tri-series, they will want to start November strongly. 

Test cricket will present different challenges to both sides. The subcontinent conditions will favour the batters before offering assistance to the spinners and reverse swing to the pacers as the match progresses. Both sides are currently under pressure.  

PAK vs SL 1st Test 2026 match details: Date, IST timings and venue

Pakistan will rely on their red-ball specialists to get the best of the home conditions, while Sri Lanka boasts a strong batting line-up under new captain, Kusal Mendis. This is going to be a highly competitive battle.

The opening Test of the series will begin on November 09 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before the focus shifts to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17. Both games will begin at 10:00 am IST.

Here are the squads of both sides, mixed with experienced and young players.

Pakistan’s squad vs Sri Lanka: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (w.k.), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Razaullah, Saad Baig (w.k.), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saud Shakeel.

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Sri Lanka’s squad vs Pakistan- Kusal Mendis (c), Anjala Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayake, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Lahiru Udara (injury replacement for Pathum Nissanka)

PAK vs SL 1st Test 2026 live streaming and TV channel in India

The cricket fans in Pakistan won’t miss a single delivery of the Test series as they can watch the game to be broadcast live in high definition on the Tapmad digital streaming platform. They can also access the live coverage via the tapmad app or the website.

In India, there is no confirmation on where the series will be played. There is very little chance of the series being shown on television, while the Veto app may stream the game, having done the same in the tri-series.

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In Ireland and England, Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast and stream the two-match Test series, while Fox Cricket will show the game in Australia.