Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026: Schedule, Squads, Timings and Live Streaming in Pakistan

Pakistan and Sri Lanka play a three-match T20I series on October 9, 11 and 13, 2026, with all three games at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting at 8:00 PM PKT. The series is Sahibzada Farhan’s first assignment as Pakistan’s new T20I captain after replacing Salman Ali Agha, and it will be broadcast live in Pakistan on PTV Sports. Here is the complete schedule, both squads, match timings and live streaming details.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Schedule

Match Timings in Pakistan

All three matches are day-night fixtures starting at 8:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (3:00 PM GMT). With the entire series packed into five days at a single venue, fans in Rawalpindi and Islamabad get three straight chances to watch the new-look Pakistan side under lights.

Pakistan Squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

The PCB has named a 15-member squad led by new captain Sahibzada Farhan:

• Captain: Sahibzada Farhan
• Batters: Abdul Samad, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (wk)
• All-rounders: Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Imran, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan
• Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem

Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are all out of the T20I side, while Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah return. Young quick Razaullah has earned his first white-ball call-up after impressing on Test debut. Full details: Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka T20Is and ODI tri-series.

Sri Lanka Squad for Pakistan T20Is

Sri Lanka have named the following touring party for the T20I leg (announced October 2, 2026):

• Batters: Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara
• All-rounders: Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe
• Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera (subject to fitness), Binura Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dunith Wellalage

Live Streaming and TV Channels in Pakistan

• TV: PTV Sports will broadcast the series live in Pakistan — the channel recently won Pakistan’s 25-match home broadcast rights for PKR 350 million.
• Streaming: official digital streaming partners are yet to be confirmed by the PCB. Fans should watch for announcements around the Tamasha app and Tapmad, which have streamed recent Pakistan home series.
• Live scores: ball-by-ball coverage will be available on major cricket platforms and our sports section on match days.

What Comes After: ODI Tri-Series

Right after the T20Is, Pakistan host an ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England from October 18 to 31, 2026, in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Babar Azam has been recalled to the ODI squad, Mohammad Rizwan misses out, and Shaheen Shah Afridi continues as ODI captain.

FAQs

When does the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series start?

The first T20I is on Friday, October 9, 2026, followed by matches on October 11 and 13.

Where are the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I matches being played?

All three T20Is will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

What time do the matches start in Pakistan?

8:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) — all three are day-night fixtures.

Where can I watch Pak vs SL live in Pakistan?

PTV Sports will telecast the matches live. Official online streaming partners are yet to be announced by the PCB.

Who is Pakistan’s captain for the Sri Lanka T20I series?

Sahibzada Farhan, who replaced Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain on October 5, 2026.

What comes after the T20I series?

An ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England, from October 18 to 31, 2026, in Rawalpindi and Lahore.