Pakistan meets Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 31, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the ODI tri-series final, as both squads aim for the championship. Action starts at 1:00 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time, with the toss happening at 12:30 p.m. Shaheen Shah Afridi captains Pakistan, and Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka.
Local supporters can catch the broadcast on PTV Sports, while digital viewing options include Tapmad, Tamasha, and PCB Live.
How to Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live
PCB Live also broadcasts the fixture for audiences in the United Kingdom, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe across Android, iOS, and browsers. Overseas fans can tune in via Willow TV in North America, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, Fox Sports in Australia, and Cricbuzz across the Middle East and North Africa. Sri Lankan audiences have access through Dialog, Peo TV, and Siyatha TV, while Bangladeshi supporters can view T Sports and Tapmad. Veto handles digital streaming in India, with Sports Central and Sports TV broadcasting to other specific territories.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series Final Preview
Pakistan reaches the championship match following three tournament victories, defeating England twice and Sri Lanka once, in pursuit of a home soil title. This marks the fourth ODI tri-series hosted by the country, following prior tournaments in 1994, 2004, and 2025. Salman Ali Agha leads the home batting stats with 158 runs across four matches, featuring a century against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Arafat Minhas paces the bowling attack with nine wickets in four games, including six wickets during an 87-run win against England in Rawalpindi. Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi claims eight wickets in four matches, tying with Sri Lanka player Dilshan Madushanka for second place in tournament wicket-taking. Before the game, Shaheen noted that the squad must strengthen top-order batting and partnerships despite overall strong play. He mentioned that supporters will hopefully pack Gaddafi Stadium, adding that the team intends to keep the same lineup for the trophy match. Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis stated that his squad is fully ready and will stick to tactical plans against Pakistan. Mendis lauded Pakistan's recent form and noted that Sri Lanka aims to use positives from their prior encounter, while thanking local fans for supporting Sri Lankan players.
