Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live stream: how to watch 1st Test cricket online from anywhere, Day 5, will rain save the Lions?

The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test is available to watch on the state-owned channel PTV Sports (opens in new tab), with play set to begin at 10am PKT across all five days of the match.

PTV Sports is 100% free-to-watch, with the only details required being your phone number to verify your identity. Anyone in Pakistan simply needs to head to the PTV Sports website (opens in new tab) and they'll be to tune in without paying a penny.

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In India, the Sony Sports Network has the rights to broadcast the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test series, with play set to begin at 9.30am IST on each day of the match.

Sony Ten 2 and Ten 2 HD will telecast the 1st Test with English commentary. 

If you'd prefer to watch on an app or website, Sony Liv (opens in new tab) will be streaming the match 一 but you'll need a premium subscription to watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live, which costs Rs 999 for a year, Rs 699 for six months, or Rs 299 per month. Jio users can watch the series free of cost with the JioTV mobile application. 

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action. 

Dedicated streaming service Willow TV (opens in new tab) is where cricket fans can watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live in the US, but be warned that play starts at 12.30am ET / 9.30pm PT across all five days of the 1st Test.

Willow TV (also available in Canada), is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more. 

Perhaps a better option for those looking for an alternative to cable would be to opt for a cord-cutting streaming service like Sling TV (opens in new tab). If you already have Sling, then you can add Willow TV for an extra $5 for one month. And if you don't, then you can currently bag a big six of a bargain by getting Sling TV - featuring 30+ channels - with your first month currently available with a 50% discount (opens in new tab).

Cricket fans looking to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test in South Africa can catch the action on SuperSport, with play set to get underway at 6.30am SAST on each day of the match.

And if you're not going to be able to watch on your TV, you can also tune in via the network's streaming service (opens in new tab) for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport's dedicated app.

There's a lot of big sport going on at the moment, and unfortunately it looks like this Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test cricket series has slipped through the cracks in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. 

If you're keen to try out your luck, the only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service (opens in new tab) providers to tap into coverage from elsewhere, as described above.

The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service.