Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of a three-match series in Dambulla, a crucial tune-up ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
With exactly a month to go before the global tournament, both teams are using this series as key match practice on Sri Lankan pitches, where they are scheduled to play their group and potential Super Eight fixtures.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, come into the series on strong recent form after winning a home tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, including a comfortable T20I win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka, captained by Dasun Shanaka, are looking to steady themselves after a period of off-field turbulence and changes in selection.
Here’s how you can watch the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I live in Pakistan.
Pakistani fans can catch all the action live on three major cable channels: PTV Sports, and Geo Super, with high-definition coverage and expert analysis. For those who prefer online streaming, the match will be available live on Tapmad and Tamasha, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment, whether at home or on the go.
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| Tamasha | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Tapmad | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Myco | LINK | LINK | LINK |
With Pakistan likely to lean heavily on spin options like Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed against Sri Lanka’s well-known struggles against wrist-spin, and Sri Lanka banking on home conditions to spark a turnaround, the 1st T20I promises to be a high-stakes rehearsal for the World Cup.
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