The PAK vs SL 1st ODI live streaming details are listed below for fans in India and around the world. The match is the opener of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series and will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The first ball is at 1:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local), with the toss expected at 1:00 PM IST.
Shaheen Afridi’s Pakistan and Kusal Mendis’s Sri Lanka meet again after the T20I series, which Pakistan won 2-1. England is the third team in the tri-series, and the top two teams after the double round-robin reach the final in Lahore on October 31.
When is the PAK vs SL 1st ODI?
The 1st ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Where is the PAK vs SL 1st ODI being played?
The match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, which has a capacity of 15,000.
What time will the PAK vs SL 1st ODI start?
The match starts at 1:00 PM local time, which is 8:00 AM GMT and 1:30 PM IST. The toss is expected 30 minutes earlier, at 1:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will show the PAK vs SL 1st ODI live in India?
The TV broadcaster for India has not been confirmed. This section will be updated once an official announcement is made.
Where can fans watch the PAK vs SL 1st ODI live streaming in India?
The live streaming in India is expected on Veto, based on the broadcast details for the earlier PAK vs SL T20I series. Fans can check the app for confirmation before the match.
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How to watch PAK vs SL 1st ODI live streaming outside India?
Here are the TV channels, streaming platforms and local start times for the 1st ODI around the world.
| Country | TV / Streaming | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| India | To be confirmed, Veto | 1:30 PM, October 18 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad | 1:00 PM, October 18 |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, Dialog Digital | 1:30 PM, October 18 |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad | 2:00 PM, October 18 |
| United Kingdom | ARY, to be confirmed | 9:00 AM, October 18 |
| USA | Willow TV, to be confirmed | 4:00 AM ET, October 18 |
| Canada | Willow TV, to be confirmed | 4:00 AM ET, October 18 |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Fox Sports digital platforms | 7:00 PM AEDT, October 18 |
| New Zealand | To be confirmed | 9:00 PM NZDT, October 18 |
| South Africa | To be confirmed | 10:00 AM, October 18 |
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What is the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series schedule?
Each team plays the other two twice, and the top two teams meet in the final in Lahore. The 1st ODI is the first match of the series, so no results are in yet.
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | October 18 | Rawalpindi | 1:30 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI: Pakistan vs England | October 20 | Rawalpindi | To be played |
| 3rd ODI: England vs Sri Lanka | October 22 | Rawalpindi | To be played |
| 4th ODI: Pakistan vs England | October 25 | Lahore | To be played |
| 5th ODI: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | October 27 | Lahore | To be played |
| 6th ODI: England vs Sri Lanka | October 29 | Lahore | To be played |
| Final | October 31 | Lahore | To be played |
What can fans expect from the Rawalpindi pitch?
Teams bowling first have won 18 of the 31 ODIs played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, against 12 for teams batting first. The average first innings score is 242, so a total of 240 to 250 is a good target. The weather looks dry, with a sunny day of up to 29°C and a 0% to 1% chance of rain, so a full match is likely.
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PAK vs SL 1st ODI Squads
Pakistan Squad
Shaheen Afridi (c), Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Razaullah
Sri Lanka Squad
Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Kamil Mishara, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Sahan Arachchige, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Udara, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
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