How to watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan today's match live for free Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Live TV Channels, Match Schedule & Squad Updates The thrilling bilateral T20I series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan kicks off today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The three-match T20I series takes place on October 9, 11, and 13, 2026, leading directly into the high-stakes ODI Tri-Nation Series featuring England starting October 18. Leadership Update: In major team news, Dhananjaya de Silva has officially stepped down from the Test captaincy, paving the way for Kusal Mendis to take over as Sri Lanka's undisputed all-format captain across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Today, Kusal Mendis leads the Lions against Sahibzada Farhan's revamped Pakistan side. T20I Match Schedule & Starting Timings: 1st T20I: Friday, October 09 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 2nd T20I: Sunday, October 11 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 3rd T20I: Tuesday, October 13 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Live match coverage begins at 6:30 PM / 8:30 PM SLST. Where to Watch Live in Sri Lanka: Free-to-Air Terrestrial TV: Siyatha TV (Official Television Broadcaster) SLT PEO TV: PEO Sports 1 (HD Channel 323 / SD Channel 150) & PEO Mobile App Dialog Television: ThePapare 1 (SD Channel 62), ThePapare 1 HD (Channel 126), and Dialog PLAY App Worldwide Broadcast & Live Streaming Partners: Pakistan: A Sports (TV) alongside tapmad, Tamasha, and PCB Live India: Veto United Kingdom: ARY Digital North America (USA & Canada): Willow TV Australia: Fox Sports Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Cricbuzz Bangladesh: T Sports (TV) & tapmad (SVOD) Rest of the World: Sports Central, STV, and PCB Live Streaming App Key Squad Insights & Tactical Battle: Top-Order Strategy: With regular opener Pathum Nissanka sidelined due to injury, Sri Lanka explores explosive options including Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, and Sineth Jayawardene alongside skipper Kusal Mendis. Bowling Dynamics: Without Wanindu Hasaranga, the spin duties fall on Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, backed by pace spearhead Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, and Nuwan Thushara. Can Sri Lanka conquer Rawalpindi under Kusal Mendis's leadership? Share your match predictions in the comments below! Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for daily match previews, analysis, and post-match reviews throughout Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan. #SLvPAK #PAKvSL #SriLankaCricket #PakistanCricket #KusalMendis #SahibzadaFarhan #T20Cricket #SiyathaTV #DialogTV #PeoTV