The ODI tri-series starts with the clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday, <a href="https://comicvibe.com/star-wars-comic-previews-october-21-2026/” title=”Star Wars Comic Previews: October 21, 2026″>October 18.
The hosts are under the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman would be some of the crucial batting players for Pakistan, as they aim to use the factor of playing at home in the seven-game series that includes England, with the final on October 31.
Sri Lanka team will be captained by Kusal Mendis in the series as they try to beat Pakistan after facing off in a T20I series recently.
This series will be important for all three participating teams before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
In this article, The Sporting Newstakes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODI.
Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODIlive stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODI in India:
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TV channel:Sony Sports Network
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Live stream:Sony LIV (not confirmed)
Sony Sports Network holds the TV rights, but no official streaming partner has been confirmed for India. Sony LIV may carry the match, but this remains unconfirmed.
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What time does Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODI start?
The first match of the ODI Tri-Series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
It is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. local time (PKT), which translates to 1:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, October 18, for viewers in India,
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Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODI team news, lineups
Captained by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are some of the main batters in the side. Mohammad Rizwan misses out, while Naseem Shah returns to the ODI setup.
Pakistan have also named Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan in their bowling group.
Pakistan predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Kusal Mendis leads as captain, with Avishka Fernando returning to the squad. Sahan Arachchige replaces the injured Wanindu Hasaranga, while Pathum Nissanka’s availability depends on medical clearance.
Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana are among Sri Lanka’s other notable players in the squad.
Sri Lanka predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 schedule
The first three matches of the ODI Tri-Series between Pakistan Sri Lanka and England will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, followed by next three league matches and the final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka ODI: Betting odds
Pakistan are the favourites to win the ODI at 1.41 on Dafa, while the odds for Sri Lanka to win are 2.86.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
