Pakistan vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 1st Test 2026
Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch the highly anticipated England vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 live from Headingley, Leeds, starting August 19. This match, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, sees Joe Root return as England's captain.
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Live Streaming and Telecast: The much-awaited Test series between England and Pakistan gets underway today, August 19, 2026, with the first of three matches set to ignite Headingley, Leeds. This series holds significant importance as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, promising intense competition from both sides. For Indian viewers, comprehensive live telecast and streaming options are available to ensure no moment of the thrilling encounter is missed. Babar Azam Ruled Out, Salman Ali Agha to Captain Pakistan in ENG vs PAK 1st Test 2026.
England enters this series under a new leadership dynamic, with Joe Root returning to the helm as Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes following his retirement. Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim head coach for this series before Stephen Fleming takes over permanently later in the year. The hosts will be eager to start this new era on a positive note, especially after a challenging beginning to 2026.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the first Test, with regular captain Babar Azam sidelined due to a hand injury sustained during a warm-up fixture. The visitors arrive with momentum, having recently secured a series-levelling Test victory against the West Indies, and will be looking to break a long-standing dry spell, aiming for their first Test series win in England since 1996. They also recently triumphed in a tour game against the Professional County Club Select XI by seven wickets, chasing 264 runs.
The 1st Test is scheduled to be played from Wednesday, August 19, to Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Headingley, Leeds. Play is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM BST (local UK time) each day, which translates to 3:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
England vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026: Schedule and Match Timings (IST)
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | August 19-23, 2026 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM |
PAK vs ENG Live Telecast and Streaming in India
For fans in India, the live action of the England vs Pakistan Test series will be available across the Sony Sports Network.
- TV Channels: Sony Ten 5, Sony Ten 5 HD
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Historically, England holds an advantage in Test encounters against Pakistan, with 30 victories compared to Pakistan's 23, while 39 matches have ended in a draw. With both teams undergoing significant changes and looking to make a statement, this opening Test promises to be a gripping contest for cricket lovers.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 19, 2026 02:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
