Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Schedule: 17 to 21 November in Lahore, 9:30 am PKT Start and Where to Watch
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test is at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 17 to 21 November, 9:30 am PKT. Tapmad lists it free. Times abroad, tickets from Rs 200 a day.
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test is at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 November 2026, with play starting at 9:30 am PKT each day. Tapmad lists the match in its free section as "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test", with a start time of 17 November at 09:30. We read that listing on Tapmad's home page on the evening of 12 November 2026.
The first Test in Rawalpindi ends on Friday 13 November, so there are three clear days before Lahore. Below is the day by day schedule, start times for fans abroad, where to watch, ticket prices from the PCB chart, and what we could not confirm yet.
| Day | Date | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuesday 17 November | 9:30 am |
| Day 2 | Wednesday 18 November | 9:30 am |
| Day 3 | Thursday 19 November | 9:30 am |
| Day 4 | Friday 20 November | 9:30 am |
| Day 5 | Saturday 21 November | 9:30 am |
The 2nd Test runs from 17 to 21 November at Gaddafi Stadium
The PCB announced the venue and dates when it put the series tickets on sale on 1 October 2026. Its release named Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, for the second Test from 17 to 21 November, and its ticket chart listed each of the five days with the day of the week. Tapmad's own listing, read on 12 November, gives the same first day and a 9:30 am start.
Test cricket normally runs in three sessions with a lunch and a tea break, for 90 overs a day. Rain or bad light can stop play, and the umpires can extend the day to make up lost overs. Our guide to the ICC Test rules for this series explains the overs, the follow-on and reviews.
If you want to know how Pakistan usually do at this ground, our Gaddafi Stadium Test record lists the results and highest totals.
Start time abroad: 9:30 am in Pakistan
We converted 9:30 am PKT for the countries where most Pakistani fans abroad live. Pakistan is five hours ahead of GMT, and the UK is on GMT in November.
| Where you are | Day 1 start |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PKT) | 9:30 am |
| Sri Lanka and India | 10:00 am |
| UAE | 8:30 am |
| Saudi Arabia and Qatar | 7:30 am |
| United Kingdom | 4:30 am |
Where to watch: Tapmad lists the 2nd Test as free
On Tapmad's home page, the 2nd Test sits in a row of upcoming matches marked as a free section, with the title "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka" and the line "2nd Test - Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026". The page text says fans can watch "via web, app, or smart TV".
We tried to open the match's own watch page, and it refused our request, so we could not confirm whether you need to sign in or whether the stream plays without a package. For the first Test, Tapmad showed two listings, one free and one marked "Subscribe to Unlock". So open the free listing a few minutes before 9:30 am on 17 November, and if it asks for payment, look for the other listing before you pay.
- Open tapmad.com or the Tapmad app on your phone or smart TV.
- Find the "Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026" row or the "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka" card.
- Pick the card that says "2nd Test", not the 1st Test card.
- Sign in if the app asks. Do not pay if the card says free.
- Join a few minutes early, as the toss is usually 30 minutes before play.
We could not read the PCB's broadcast list for the Tests, because pcb.com.pk refuses our requests. TV channels are not confirmed in this article for that reason.
Tickets start at Rs 200 a day
The PCB's ticket chart for the Lahore Test lists the same price for each of the five days. VIP, Premium, First Class and General enclosures are Rs 200 each a day. The VIP New Pavilion is Rs 1,000 a day and a Far End box seat is Rs 5,000 a day. So a fan who goes in General on all five days pays Rs 1,000 in total.
The chart names the TCS ticket site and TCS Express Centres for sales. Full details, and the open questions about sale dates, are in our Lahore Test tickets guide.
What we still cannot confirm
Three things are not settled yet. The playing XIs will only be known at the toss on 17 November. The Lahore weather in mid November often brings morning haze and smog, which can delay starts, but no delay has been announced. And the first Test result is not yet known as we write. For the long view of this rivalry, see the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test head to head record.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test?
From Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 November 2026.
Where is the 2nd Test being played?
At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
What time does the 2nd Test start in Pakistan?
9:30 am PKT each day, as Tapmad's listing shows for day one.
Can I watch the 2nd Test free?
Tapmad lists it in a free section as "Watch Free - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka". We could not open the watch page to test it, so check before the start.
How much is a ticket for the Lahore Test?
Rs 200 a day for VIP, Premium, First Class and General, Rs 1,000 for the VIP New Pavilion and Rs 5,000 for a Far End box seat, on the PCB chart.
What time is the 2nd Test in the UK?
4:30 am GMT.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the Tapmad home page listing on 12 November 2026, about 21:45 PKT. Venue, dates and ticket prices are from the PCB's 1 October 2026 release and ticket chart, read by our desk on 25 October. Time zone sums are our own.
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