The PAK vs SL 1st Test umpires are Nasir Hussain and Rashid Riaz who will stand on the field at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, November 9, 2026. Faisal Afridi is the third umpire, and Ali Naqvi is the match referee. Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 9, 2026, and the match starts at 10:00 AM IST.
This is the first match of the two-match Test series, part of Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan that runs from October 9 to November 21 and includes three T20Is, an ODI tri-series and two Tests. The series is level at 0-0 before the opening Test in Rawalpindi. Pakistan are led by Babar Azam, and Sri Lanka are led by Kusal Mendis.
PAK vs SL 1st Test: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test |
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 |
| Format | Test |
| Date | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Toss | Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to Bowl |
| Match time | 9:30 AM local, 4:30 AM GMT, 10:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Series status | Two-match series, 0-0 |
| Pakistan captain | Babar Azam |
| Sri Lanka captain | Kusal Mendis |
PAK vs SL 1st Test: List of Umpires and Match Referee
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| On-field umpire | Nasir Hussain |
| On-field umpire | Rashid Riaz |
| Third umpire | Faisal Afridi |
| Match referee | Ali Naqvi |
Nasir Hussain
Nasir Hussain is a Pakistani umpire standing on the field for the 1st Test. Further career details are to be confirmed.
Rashid Riaz
Rashid Riaz is also from Pakistan and is the second on-field umpire for the match. Further career details are to be confirmed.
Faisal Afridi
Faisal Afridi, a Pakistani official, handles the TV umpire duties and will take the referral decisions. Further career details are to be confirmed.
Ali Naqvi
Ali Naqvi is the match referee. He is from Pakistan and oversees the conduct of the game and the over rate. Further career details are to be confirmed.
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PAK vs SL 1st Test: List of Commentators
The official panel has not been announced. The names below are the expected commentators and presenter for the match.
Pakistan commentators
| Commentator | Country |
|---|---|
| Aamir Sohail | Pakistan |
| Bazid Khan | Pakistan |
| Salman Butt | Pakistan |
| Urooj Mumtaz | Pakistan |
Sri Lanka commentator
| Commentator | Country |
|---|---|
| Roshan Abeysinghe | Sri Lanka |
Presenter
| Presenter | Country |
|---|---|
| Zainab Abbas | Pakistan |
Aamir Sohail, Salman Butt and Urooj Mumtaz have all captained Pakistan, while Bazid Khan is a former Pakistan batter. Roshan Abeysinghe is a senior Sri Lankan commentator.
PAK vs SL 1st Test Live Telecast and Streaming
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | Dialog Digital |
| United Kingdom | ARY | To be confirmed |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Fox Sports digital platforms |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | Tapmad |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | To be confirmed |
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Squads
Pakistan Squad
Babar Azam (c), Ghazi Ghori (wk), Azan Awais, Sameer Minhas, Tayyab Arif, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Razaullah, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Taha, Ali Shabbir, Mohammad Suleman, Aamer Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Saqib Khan.
Sri Lanka Squad
Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Keshara Nuwantha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Prabath Jayasuriya, Anjala Bandara, Asitha Fernando.
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Venue Guide: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| City | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Shell End |
| Home team | Pakistan, Rawalpindi |
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PAK vs SL Test Series Schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 9 to 13, 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | November 17 to 21, 2026 | Lahore | 10:00 AM IST |
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