Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 4: 9:30 am PKT Start, Free on Tapmad, and Pakistan's WTC Points if It Is Drawn
Day 4 of the Rawalpindi Test starts at 9:30 am PKT on 12 November, free on Tapmad. Sri Lanka trail by 30, rain is forecast, and what a draw gives Pakistan.
Day four of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka first Test starts at 9:30 am Pakistan time on Thursday 12 November 2026 in Rawalpindi. You can watch it free on Tapmad. Sri Lanka resume on 404 for 4, 30 runs behind Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared, and the ICC's commentary says rain is forecast through the day.
Below are the start time, the free stream, what Pakistan and Sri Lanka each need from the last two days, and what a win, a draw or a defeat does to Pakistan's World Test Championship points. We read the start time and score on the ICC match centre after stumps on 11 November.
Day 4 starts at 9:30 am PKT and runs to about 4:30 pm
The first ball on day four is due at 9:30 am PKT, which the ICC lists as 4:30 am GMT. A full day is 90 overs. On days two and three, bad light ended play just after 4:15 pm PKT, so expect the same again if the sky stays grey.
| Day | Date | Start (PKT) | Planned overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 4 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | 9:30 am | 90 |
| Day 5 | Friday 13 November 2026 | 9:30 am | 90 |
The match started on Monday 9 November, so day five is Friday. Rain or bad light can cut the day short, and our ICC Test match rules guide explains how lost overs are made up.
Watch day 4 free on Tapmad
Tapmad lists a "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka" stream for the first Test, next to a paid "Subscribe to Unlock" version. We saw both on Tapmad's home page shortly after 1 am on 12 November.
- Open tapmad.com or the Tapmad app.
- Look for the card titled "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka", marked 1st Test.
- Tap it. Choose the free version, not the one marked "Subscribe to Unlock".
- If you do not see the free card, check again close to 9:30 am.
Squads, the playing XIs and other ways to follow the game are on our first Test where to watch page. For score alerts without data, see our cricket score codes for Zong and Ufone.
Sri Lanka need 31 runs for the lead, Pakistan need quick wickets
Sri Lanka need 31 more runs to go ahead with six wickets in hand. Dhananjaya de Silva is 167 not out and Kusal Mendis 117 not out, after a stand of 249. The full day is in our day 3 report.
- For a Pakistan win: Pakistan must bowl Sri Lanka out cheaply, then score quickly and bowl them out again. With about 180 overs left, before any rain, that is very hard.
- For a Sri Lanka win: Sri Lanka must build a big lead on Thursday and then take all ten Pakistan wickets on Friday.
- For a draw: Rain, or both sides batting long, makes this the most likely result.
Pakistan's best hope is Mohammad Abbas. He has 2 for 64 from 29 overs, with 11 maidens, while the rest of the attack has gone at four to five and a half runs an over.
What a win, draw or defeat does to Pakistan's WTC points
A win is worth 12 World Test Championship points and a draw 4. Teams are ranked by the share of available points they have won. On the ICC's 31 October review, Pakistan were ninth on 4.63 per cent, which is 5 points from a possible 108 by our sum, after over-rate penalties.
| Result in Rawalpindi | Pakistan points | Pakistan per cent | Sri Lanka points | Sri Lanka per cent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan win | 17 of 120 | 14.17 | 24 of 84 | 28.57 |
| Draw | 9 of 120 | 7.50 | 28 of 84 | 33.33 |
| Sri Lanka win | 5 of 120 | 4.17 | 36 of 84 | 42.86 |
These are our own sums, and they assume no new over-rate penalty. Pakistan already lost 19 points this cycle for slow over rates, so a penalty here would cut into a draw's 4 points. Pakistan stay ninth whatever happens in this Test. The full table is on our WTC points table page.
The second Test starts in Lahore on 17 November
Whatever happens in Rawalpindi, the two-match series ends with the second Test in Lahore from Tuesday 17 November, also at 9:30 am PKT. Ticket prices and how to buy them are on our second Test tickets page. Pakistan's long Test record against Sri Lanka is in our head-to-head record.
Common questions
What time does day 4 of the Rawalpindi Test start?
At 9:30 am Pakistan time on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka day 4 for free?
On Tapmad, which lists a "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka" stream for the first Test.
What is the score before day 4?
Sri Lanka are 404 for 4, 30 behind Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared. De Silva is 167 not out and Kusal Mendis 117 not out.
Will rain affect day 4?
It may. The ICC's commentary says rain is forecast through the day in Rawalpindi. Check before you settle in.
How many WTC points does Pakistan get for a draw?
Four points, if there is no over-rate penalty. That would take Pakistan to 9 of 120, or 7.50 per cent, by our sum.
When does the first Test end?
Day five is Friday 13 November 2026, also starting at 9:30 am PKT.
Last checked 12 November 2026, about 1 am PKT. The score and the 4:30 am GMT start come from the ICC match centre and its commentary; the free stream from Tapmad's home page; the 31 October standings from the ICC's State of Play review. All points scenarios are our own arithmetic.
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