Watch Pakistan Cricket Live on Mobile: PCB Live, Tamasha, Tapmad and PTV Sports Compared
The PCB names PCB Live, Tamasha and Tapmad to stream Pakistan cricket, with PTV Sports on TV. See what each app shows, how to set up and which fakes to avoid.
To watch Pakistan cricket live on a mobile phone in Pakistan, use one of the apps the Pakistan Cricket Board names for each series: PCB Live, Tamasha or Tapmad, with PTV Sports carrying the TV broadcast. For the current ODI tri-series and the October T20Is, the PCB named all four. Below is what each app offers, which matches each one has carried, how to set it up before a 1 pm start, and the fake "live cricket" links to avoid.
Today, Sunday 25 October 2026, Pakistan play England in Lahore at 1:00 pm PKT, and they face Sri Lanka there on Tuesday 27 October. We read each app's own store listing on 25 October 2026 and the PCB's broadcast notices for this month's series.
PCB Live, Tamasha, Tapmad and PTV Sports carry Pakistan's home series
For the T20Is against Sri Lanka on 8 October and the ODI tri-series announced on 17 October, the PCB said PTV Sports broadcasts in Pakistan, and PCB Live, Tapmad and Tamasha stream. PCB Live also streams abroad in the UK, North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.
| App or channel | What it says it shows | Named by PCB for |
|---|---|---|
| PCB Live | Pakistan Tests, ODIs and T20Is, replays, select domestic games | October T20Is and ODI tri-series |
| Tamasha | Pakistan home and away cricket, PCB domestic season, PTV Sports live | T20Is, tri-series, U17 series |
| Tapmad | International and domestic cricket, ball-by-ball scores | T20Is, tri-series, U17 series |
| PTV Sports | National TV broadcast, also inside Tamasha | TV for both senior series |
The PCB changes partners series by series, so check its notice for each tour. For the ODI tri-series, which you can watch live on PTV Sports, Tamasha, Tapmad and PCB Live, fans in the UK have Sky Sports and North America has Willow TV.
PCB Live is the board's own app for Pakistan matches
PCB Live's Google Play listing promises live streaming of Pakistan national team matches in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, full replays, classic highlights, interviews and select domestic matches. It was last updated on 29 September 2026. It is the one app made by the board itself.
It is also the app to tell relatives abroad about. For October's series, the PCB said PCB Live streams in the UK, North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa as well as Pakistan. For the junior U17 series, the board said overseas viewers could watch on its YouTube channel instead.
Tamasha is Jazz's app, and it carries PTV Sports too
Tamasha's store listing says it streams upcoming Pakistan home and away cricket and the PCB's 2026-27 domestic season, including the President's Trophy and U19 cricket. It also says "watch all major sporting events on PTV Sports" inside the app, alongside more than 75 live TV channels.
The listing says Tamasha works over Wi-Fi or mobile data and offers "pocket-friendly packages" for premium content. Tamasha also lists Bundesliga football for 2026-27. We could not open Jazz's Tamasha package page, which returned an error, so we cannot quote a package price. Check the plan screen inside the app.
Tapmad streams cricket and also has the Champions League
Tapmad's Google Play listing describes live cricket, international and domestic, with ball-by-ball scores, alerts, split screen and casting to a TV. The PCB named it for October's senior and U17 series.
Tapmad is also one of UEFA's two listed Champions League partners for Pakistan this season, so one plan could cover cricket and European football. Matchday 4 of the Champions League in Pakistan time starts at 10:45 pm on 3 November. We could not see Tapmad's prices from our location.
How to get ready before a 1 pm start
Pick one app from the PCB's list, install it from the official Play Store or App Store, sign in, check the plan and pay at least an hour before the toss. Logins and payment codes are slow when thousands of people try at 12:55 pm.
- Check the PCB's notice for the series and pick one of the named apps.
- Install it only from Google Play or the App Store, never from a link in a message.
- Sign in and confirm the code before match day.
- Read the plan price on the screen and pay through the app's own checkout.
- Turn on match alerts and test the stream at the 12:30 pm toss.
On a weak signal, lower the video quality in the app's settings rather than switching to an unofficial link. And if you only need the score, every one of these apps shows it, and PCB Live adds replays later.
Fake live cricket apps and links are the real risk
The Play Store is full of apps with names like "Live Cricket TV HD" that are not on any PCB list. Social media is full of "free PTV Sports live" links. Many of these push adverts, fake update prompts and downloads that can carry malware.
The worst ones ask for a "verification" through JazzCash, Easypaisa or a card. Never type a wallet PIN, an OTP or a card number into a streaming page or an unknown app. If you have already done it, block the card or wallet at once through the official helpline.
If you follow other sports, football works on different apps: the Premier League in Pakistan is on myco, and LaLiga is on Begin.
Common questions
Which app shows Pakistan cricket live on mobile?
For October 2026, the PCB named PCB Live, Tamasha and Tapmad for streaming, with PTV Sports on TV.
Is PCB Live available outside Pakistan?
Yes. For October's series the PCB said PCB Live streams in the UK, North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.
Can I watch PTV Sports on my phone?
Tamasha's listing says PTV Sports is available inside the app. The PCB also names Tamasha among its streamers.
Is Tamasha free?
Tamasha says premium content needs a package. We could not confirm package prices, so check the plan screen in the app.
What time is Pakistan vs England today?
1:00 pm PKT on 25 October 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the toss at 12:30 pm.
Are "live cricket TV" apps on the Play Store safe?
Only use apps the PCB names. Unofficial ones often push malware or ask for wallet or card details.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the Google Play listings of PCB Live, Tamasha and Tapmad on 25 October 2026. The PCB's broadcast details come from its releases of 8, 14 and 17 October 2026, which our team read on pcb.com.pk on those days; the site blocked our connection on 25 October. Jazz's Tamasha package page returned an error, and Tapmad's prices were not visible from our location, so we quote no prices. The 1:00 pm start and 12:30 pm toss are from the PCB's 17 October release.
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