Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3: 9:30 am Start, Where to Watch Free and Sri Lanka's Follow-On Target
Day 3 of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test starts at 9:30 am PKT on 11 November. Watch on Tapmad, see times abroad, and why Sri Lanka need 235 to avoid follow-on.
Day three of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka first Test starts at 9:30 am Pakistan time on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka resume on 114 for 3, still 320 runs behind Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared. They need 235 to avoid the follow-on.
On the evening of 10 November, Tapmad's home page still listed a "Watch Free" page for this Test, next to a second listing marked "Subscribe to Unlock". Below are the start time in Pakistan and abroad, the ways to watch, what Sri Lanka need on day three and the times play has stopped so far.
Day 3 starts at 9:30 am PKT on Wednesday
The ICC match centre says play resumes at 4:30 am GMT on Wednesday 11 November. That is 9:30 am in Pakistan. The table gives the same start time for Pakistanis in other countries.
| Where you are | Day 3 start time |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PKT) | 9:30 am |
| UAE and Oman | 8:30 am |
| Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain | 7:30 am |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 4:30 am |
| Sri Lanka and India | 10:00 am |
| Bangladesh | 10:30 am |
The time conversions are ours, from the GMT time on the ICC page. Our Test start time page has the times for the Lahore Test too.
Where to watch day 3 in Pakistan
We opened Tapmad's home page at about 9:45 pm on 10 November. It showed two listings for the first Test. One is titled "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka". The other is labelled "Subscribe to Unlock". Tapmad has not said which one carries the live stream on every day, so open the free one first.
| Option | Status on 10 November | How we know |
|---|---|---|
| Tapmad "Watch Free" page | Listed | Tapmad home page, 10 November evening |
| Tapmad subscription page | Listed, "Subscribe to Unlock" | Tapmad home page, 10 November evening |
| PTV Sports | Likely, not confirmed | PCB named it for the October ODIs |
| Score only | Live | ICC match centre, ball by ball |
We could not read a PCB list of television partners for this Test, because the PCB website did not let us connect. The first two days and the full background on the listings are in our 1st Test where to watch guide.
How to get ready before 9:30 am
- Update the Tapmad app from the Play Store or App Store, or open tapmad.com in your browser.
- Sign in on Tuesday night, so a forgotten password does not cost you the first session.
- Open the "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka" listing first. If it asks you to pay, check the second listing.
- Lower the video quality on mobile data. A full Test day can run for about seven hours.
- If you only need the score, keep the ICC match centre open instead.
Do not install a "live cricket" app from a WhatsApp forward or a comment link. Use the app store and the broadcaster's own site.
Sri Lanka need 121 more to avoid the follow-on
A five day Test lets the side batting first make the other side bat again if it leads by 200 runs or more. Pakistan made 434, so Sri Lanka must reach 235. From 114 for 3, that is 121 more runs with seven wickets in hand. This is what each outcome would mean, by our own reading of the rule:
| If Sri Lanka are all out for | What happens |
|---|---|
| 234 or fewer | Babar Azam can enforce the follow-on and make Sri Lanka bat again |
| 235 to 433 | No follow-on; Pakistan bat again with a lead |
| 434 | Scores level after first innings |
| 435 or more | Sri Lanka take a first innings lead |
The captain does not have to enforce the follow-on. He may choose to bat again instead. Our ICC Test match rules page explains the follow-on, bad light and reviews for this series.
Bad light has stopped play near 4:30 pm both days
Play has ended early on both days so far, because the light goes in the late afternoon in November. Plan to watch the morning, when the most overs are bowled.
| Day | Stumps (PKT) | Score at stumps |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1, 9 November | 4:31 pm | Pakistan 281 for 5 |
| Day 2, 10 November | 4:27 pm | Sri Lanka 114 for 3 (Pakistan 434 for 9 declared) |
| Day 3, 11 November | Due to start 9:30 am | - |
The day two report, with both scorecards, is on our 1st Test day 2 stumps page. The Test is due to end on Friday 13 November, and the second Test starts in Lahore on 17 November.
Kamindu Mendis and de Silva resume for Sri Lanka
Kamindu Mendis is 40 not out off 78 balls and Dhananjaya de Silva 22 not out off 28. Their stand is worth 49. Kusal Mendis, the captain and wicketkeeper, is still to bat. For Pakistan, Saqib Khan has 2 for 54 and Mohammad Abbas 1 for 23. Day one is in our 1st Test day 1 stumps report.
Common questions
What time does day 3 of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test start?
9:30 am Pakistan time on Wednesday 11 November 2026, which is 4:30 am GMT.
Can I watch day 3 free on Tapmad?
Tapmad listed a "Watch Free" page for the first Test on 10 November. It also lists a paid page. Open the free one first; we could not test the stream before play.
What is the score before day 3?
Sri Lanka are 114 for 3 in reply to Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared, 320 runs behind.
How many runs do Sri Lanka need to avoid the follow-on?
They need 235, which is 121 more runs.
Why has play stopped early in Rawalpindi?
Bad light. The umpires stopped play at about 4:20 pm on both days because the light fades early in November.
What time is day 3 in the UAE?
8:30 am UAE time.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the day three start time, the score and the stumps times on the ICC match centre, and both Tapmad listings on the Tapmad home page, at about 9:30 to 9:45 pm PKT on 10 November 2026. Time zone conversions and the follow-on table are ours. The PCB website did not let us connect.
About the author
Senior Writer, Public Services and Technology
Shahid joined us in 2024 as an author. He is a senior contributor to Pakistan's leading technology websites. He writes detailed articles, mostly covering his expertise in the latest tech, mobiles, apps, gadgets, and step-by-step guides. His ideology is to help people understand the latest trends and explain complex methods through very easy-to-understand guides.
