Verified and updated: November 14, 2026, 4:42 a.m. UTC (9:42 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time, UTC+05:00).
Pakistan’s second Test against Sri Lanka has been relocated from Lahore to Rawalpindi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on November 10. The match remains scheduled for November 17–21, now at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Its listed start time is 04:30 UTC on November 17, or 9:30 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time. The move follows rising smog levels in Lahore, and makes Rawalpindi the venue for both Tests in the series.
The second Test will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, not Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The PCB’s relocation notice says the match was originally scheduled for Lahore but was shifted to Rawalpindi because of prevailing weather conditions and increasing smog levels in Lahore. The updated venue is also reflected in the PCB’s tournament match listing. Fans planning travel should use the Rawalpindi venue when checking transport, tickets, and entry arrangements.
The dates have not changed: the Test is scheduled to run from November 17 through November 21. The scheduled first-day start is 04:30 UTC on November 17, which is 9:30 a.m. PKT (UTC+05:00). A five-day schedule does not mean the match is guaranteed to last all five days; a result or other match outcome may come sooner. Check official match updates for any further changes.
The PCB attributed the change to rising smog levels in Lahore. Its announcement did not report a change to the playing dates, and the available official notice identifies Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as the replacement venue. The move is a practical change for spectators and teams, but the match remains the same second Test in the two-match series.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are competing in a series that forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. That context gives the match significance beyond the bilateral series: it contributes to the teams’ championship campaigns. The ICC’s official fixtures and results page is the central reference for the competition, while the PCB’s releases and match listing provide the specific venue update.
The toss, final playing XIs, and any last-minute operational notices are the next important updates for supporters. At the time of this check, the cited venue announcement confirms the relocation but does not establish the toss result or final teams for the second Test. Those details should be treated as pending until the PCB or the match’s official live coverage announces them. Do not rely on an older listing that still names Gaddafi Stadium.
Weather and playing conditions can affect how a Test unfolds, but no specific pitch behavior or match result should be assumed before play. Rawalpindi will host the scheduled contest; the teams’ selections, toss decision, and conditions on the day will shape the opening session. Readers following the match should check the official scoreboard and team announcements for confirmed developments.
For primary information, see the PCB relocation announcement, the PCB tournament match listing, and the ICC World Test Championship fixtures and results.
It is scheduled to start at 04:30 UTC on November 17, 2026 (9:30 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time).
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The PCB moved it from Lahore.
The PCB said rising smog levels in Lahore prompted the relocation.
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