Pakistan vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 1st Test 2026, Day 3
Catch Day 3 of the Pakistan vs England 1st Test 2026 live! Discover where to watch the ENG vs PAK cricket match online and on TV across India (Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV), UK (Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go, Now Sports Membership), USA (Willow TV, Sling TV), Pakistan (PTV Sports, Tapmad app) and Australia (Fox Sports, Kayo Sports).
Cricket enthusiasts are geared up for Day 3 of the enthralling first Test match between England and Pakistan, currently underway at the iconic Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. With today marking the third day of play, fans globally are keen to follow every delivery as both teams vie for supremacy in this crucial encounter of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. England, under the returning captaincy of Joe Root, won the toss and elected to field, looking to capitalize on home conditions. Spectator Spills Beer at Headingley During ENG vs PAK 1st Test 2026, Video Goes Viral.
Pakistan, led by captain Babar Azam, will be eager to make a strong statement against an English side undergoing a transition following Brendon McCullum's sacking as head coach and with Marcus Trescothick as interim coach. The visitors are coming off a series-levelling Test victory in the West Indies and secured a convincing seven-wicket win in their warm-up match against the PCC XI. Saud Shakeel's unbeaten century in the warm-up highlights their batting depth.
England vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 Schedule and Match Timings
The 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 series is scheduled from August 19 to August 23, 2026.
Match: England vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 3
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England
Match Start Time:
- 11:00 AM BST (Local Time)
- 3:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
ENG vs PAK 1st Test 2026 Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans can catch the live action from the England vs Pakistan 1st Test across various platforms. Below is a region-wise guide on where to watch:
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 5, Sony Ten 5 HD) | SonyLIV app & website |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, Now Sports Membership |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tapmad app |
Head-to-Head & World Test Championship Standings
Historically, England and Pakistan have contested 92 Test matches, with England holding a slight edge with 30 victories compared to Pakistan's 23 wins, and 39 matches ending in a draw. In the current ICC World Test Championship standings, England are placed seventh with a points percentage of 24.36, while Pakistan are right behind them in eighth position with 22.22 PCT. Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue Cut Match Ball in Half After Both Claim Five-Wicket Haul in ENG vs PAK 1st Test 2026.
With Day 3 underway, cricket enthusiasts around the globe will be eagerly anticipating how this Test match unfolds. Will England consolidate their position, or can Pakistan stage a comeback? Tune in to find out.
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