Sri Lanka versus Pakistan is a fixture cricket fans in South Asia look forward to every time these two teams meet. The rivalry is genuine—both sides have produced some unforgettable moments over the years. Here’s how to watch wherever you are.
Cricket broadcasting rights are sold territory-by-territory, so what you can watch depends on where you live.
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal
Star Sports has the rights across the subcontinent. You’ll find the match on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, and the Hindi and regional language feeds. Stream it live on Disney+ Hotstar with a premium subscription.
Pakistan
PTV Sports and A Sports carry the match. Both are available on cable across Pakistan. For streaming, Tapmad and Tamasha have digital rights—Tamasha sometimes streams matches free.
United Kingdom
Sky Sports has the rights. Look for Sky Sports Cricket or Sky Sports Main Event. If you don’t have Sky, you can buy a pass through NOW TV—no contract needed.
United States and Canada
Willow TV is your go-to. It’s available through most cable providers and streaming services like Sling TV. ESPN+ occasionally carries major matches, so check closer to the date.
Australia
Fox Cricket on Fox Sports, or stream through Kayo Sports if you don’t have cable.
Disney+ Hotstar — The biggest platform for cricket in India. Premium gets you HD streaming and multiple device logins. The interface works well on phones, tablets, and smart TVs. VIP is cheaper but has more restrictions.
Willow TV — For North America. Monthly and annual plans available. Also bundled with Sling TV’s sports packages.
Tapmad — Popular in Pakistan. Offers live matches, replays, and highlights. Various subscription tiers.
NOW TV — UK only. Day passes start around £10 if you just want to watch one match.
India/Sri Lanka: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 (and HD versions). Available on Tata Sky, Dish TV, Airtel Digital TV, and Sri Lanka Telecom.
Pakistan: PTV Sports (free-to-air), A Sports, Junoon TV.
UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event (Virgin Media, Sky, TalkTalk).
Australia: Fox Cricket (Channel 501 on Foxtel).
USA: Willow TV (check your provider for channel number).
Pre-match coverage usually starts 30 minutes before the first ball.
Match times depend on the venue and whether it’s a day or day-night game.
Matches in Sri Lanka: Usually start at 10:00 AM SLST.
Matches in Pakistan: Usually start at 3:00 PM PKT.
North America (Eastern Time): For a 3:00 PM PKT start, that’s 6:00 AM EST (or 3:00 AM PST). Double-check closer to the match—daylight saving time affects this.
The schedule comes out two to three weeks before the fixture. Cricket boards and broadcaster apps usually have timezone converters if you want to be precise.
One thing: weather can cause delays, especially during monsoon season in Sri Lanka. Check the match status before start time if there’s any chance of rain.
Pakistan: PTV Sports is free-to-air. Anyone with a TV receiver can watch—no subscription.
Free trials: Some platforms offer free trials. Disney+ Hotstar occasionally does, and streaming services like Kayo sometimes have promo periods.
Cricket board websites: Occasionally offer free streams in specific markets. Check Sri Lanka Cricket and Pakistan Cricket Board sites before match day.
Social media: You’ll get highlight packages and live commentary on Twitter/X and Facebook, though full live streams are rarely free due to rights restrictions.
“Sri Lanka vs Pakistan matches always deliver—having options to watch means you won’t miss the moments that matter.”
You have plenty of choices. In India, go with Hotstar or Star Sports. In Pakistan, PTV Sports is free, or use Tapmad. UK viewers: NOW TV day pass works if you don’t want a full subscription. Americans: Willow TV or Sling TV. Australians: Fox Cricket or Kayo.
Check the exact timing for your timezone, confirm your broadcaster has rights in your region, and set up your streaming account before match day so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.
Is the match on Hotstar?
Yes, Disney+ Hotstar streams it in India. Premium subscription required.
Can I watch for free in the USA?
Willow TV needs a subscription, but it’s available through Sling TV, which sometimes has free trials. No truly free option in the US.
What channel in India?
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 (and HD versions).
What time does it start locally?
Sri Lanka matches: 10:00 AM SLST. Pakistan matches: 3:00 PM PKT. Use an online timezone converter for your area.
UK viewers?
Sky Sports Cricket or Sky Sports Main Event. NOW TV passes available.
Watch on phone?
Yes—all major platforms have iOS and Android apps. Hotstar, Willow TV, Sky Go, Tapmad, and Kayo all work on mobile.
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