The PAK vs SL 1st Test live streaming will be on Veto in India, and no TV channel is listed for the match. The first Test of the two-match series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Monday, November 9, 2026. The first ball is at 10:00 AM IST, and the toss at 9:30 AM IST was won by Sri Lanka, who chose to bowl.
Sri Lanka are on tour in Pakistan for a multi-format series that includes two Tests. Babar Azam leads Pakistan, and Kusal Mendis captains Sri Lanka.
When is the PAK vs SL 1st Test?
The 1st Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka starts on Monday, November 9, 2026, and runs until November 13.
Where is the PAK vs SL 1st Test being played?
The match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The ground has a capacity of 15,000, has a Pavilion End and a Shell End, and is home to Pakistan and Rawalpindi.
What time will the PAK vs SL 1st Test start?
The match starts at 10:00 AM IST, which is 9:30 AM local time and 4:30 AM GMT. The toss took place at 9:30 AM IST, and Sri Lanka won it and opted to bowl.
Which TV channel will show the PAK vs SL 1st Test live in India?
No TV channel in India is listed to broadcast the match. Fans in India need to follow the series through live streaming.
Where can fans watch the PAK vs SL 1st Test live streaming in India?
Live streaming is available on the Veto platform. Fans can watch on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
How to watch PAK vs SL 1st Test live streaming outside India?
| Country | TV / Streaming | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| India | Veto | 10:00 AM, November 9 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, A Sports, Tapmad, Tamasha, PCB Live | 9:30 AM, November 9 |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare TV on Dialog TV, PEO TV | 10:00 AM, November 9 |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | ARY Digital, PCB OTT | 4:30 AM, November 9 |
| USA | Willow TV, PCB OTT | 11:30 PM ET, November 8 |
| Canada | Willow TV, PCB OTT | 11:30 PM ET, November 8 |
| Australia | Fox Sports | 3:30 PM AEDT, November 9 |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad | 10:30 AM, November 9 |
| UAE and Middle East | Cricbuzz | 8:30 AM, November 9 |
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What is the PAK vs SL Test series schedule?
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 9 to 13 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | November 17 to 21 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 10:00 AM IST |
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PAK vs SL 1st Test Squads
Pakistan squad:
Babar Azam (c), Azan Awais, Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Arafat Minhas, Razaullah, Mohammad Abbas, Saqib Khan, Sameer Minhas, Ali Shabbir, Mohammad Suleman, Aamer Jamal, Saad Baig.
Sri Lanka squad:
Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Keshara Nuwantha, Eshan Malinga, Prabath Jayasuriya, Anjala Bandara.
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