How to watch Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20I series in India? Live stream, TV channel, schedule and squads for three-match series
Sahibzada Farhan’s reign as the T20I captain of Pakistan began with a bang as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are competing in three-match T20I series in Rawalpindi between October 9 and 13, 2026.
After opening the series with a four-wicket win, Pakistan turned up the heat in the second match, as they posted 215/3, their highest total in men’s T20Is on home soil. In a well-rounded performance, they restricted the visitors to 133/7 to seal the series.
Here, The Sporting News takes a look at the full schedule for Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan and how to watch the T20I series in India.
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Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 in India:
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: VETO
While no traditional TV channels are confirmed for the series in India, fans can live stream the matches on VETO OTT platform.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 schedule
All three matches will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The start time for all games is 6:00 p.m. local time (PKT), which translates to 6:30 p.m. IST for viewers in India.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Oct. 9, 2026 | Rawalpindi | Pak won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Oct. 11, 2026 | Rawalpindi | Pak won by 87 runs |
| 3rd T20I | Oct. 13, 2026 | Rawalpindi | 6:30 p.m. |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I squads
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Moqim.
PCB
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (captain), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga.
