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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2026: Rawalpindi Schedule, Ticket Prices and Match Preview

By MayreDukaan Editorial TeamPublished 14 Nov 20262 min read

Illustration of a Test cricket ball, whites and tickets on a bench at a stadium

The second Test runs 17–21 November in Rawalpindi after PCB moved it from Lahore because of smog. Tickets cost Rs200 to Rs8,000 a day at TCS Express Centres.

The second and final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka runs from 17 to 21 November 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Play starts at 9.30am Pakistan time each day. The match was moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of smog, PCB announced. Tickets went on sale on 12 November at 3pm at designated TCS Express Centres.

Ticket prices (official PCB)

Ticket price card for the Rawalpindi Test: Rs200, Rs800 and Rs8,000 — Original MayreDukaan graphic based on the PCB press release

Enclosure	Price per person, per day
General enclosures (including VIP)	PKR 200
PCB Gallery	PKR 800
Platinum Box	PKR 8,000

Buy only from the outlets PCB names. Tickets offered on social media at higher prices are not official.

Why the Test moved to Rawalpindi

The PCB press release says the second Test was relocated from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of smog. Lahore's air quality has been very poor this month: Dawn reported an AQI of 358 on the night of 11 November. See our Punjab fog and smog guide for travel advice.

Series so far

The first Test in this series was drawn on 13 November. Saud Shakeel scored 93 and 97, and Saqib Khan took 7 for 130 and was named Player of the Match. The full report is in our 1st Test article. With the series level at 0-0, the Rawalpindi match decides it.

Squads

PCB confirmed four additions to Pakistan's squad before the series: Aamer Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Muhammad Tayyab Arif and Saqib Khan. We have not confirmed any further changes for the second Test, or Sri Lanka's final squad, so we do not list predicted XIs. The teams are confirmed at the toss on 17 November.

Match day tips

Arrive early: security checks at Pakistani international venues take time.
Carry your original CNIC and the ticket; check PCB's entry rules on the ticket or its website.
Check PCB's official channels the morning of each day for any weather or schedule notices.
Mornings in Rawalpindi in November can be hazy; a 9.30am start may be delayed by poor light, as the umpires decide.

Key facts

Dates: 17–21 November 2026
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Start: 9.30am PKT
Tickets: PKR 200 / 800 / 8,000 per day at TCS Express Centres

Frequently asked questions

When does the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test start?

On 17 November 2026 at 9.30am Pakistan time in Rawalpindi.

How much are tickets for the Rawalpindi Test?

PKR 200 for general enclosures including VIP, PKR 800 for the PCB Gallery and PKR 8,000 for the Platinum Box, per person per day.

Where can I buy tickets?

At the TCS Express Centres named by PCB, from 12 November.

Why was the Test moved from Lahore?

PCB relocated it to Rawalpindi because of smog in Lahore.

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Sources

Facts last checked against these sources on 14 Nov 2026, 07:04 Pakistan time.