Virat Kohli 100th Test Match: Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming Details - All You Need To Know

Mohali, March 1: Virat Kohli will achieve a big milestone on March 4 when he appears for India in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium.

It will be Kohli’s 100th Test match, and a wonderful achievement for a player who served Indian cricket splendidly in the last decade or so.

Here are essential info about the Test match like timing, venue and telecast details.

1. Kohli’s 100th Test: date

Virat Kohli’s 100th Test will begin on Friday (March 4). The former Indian skipper will thus become a part of an elite list of cricketers who have achieved this milestone.

2. Kohli’s 100th Test: Venue

Kohli’s 100th Test will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium also known as the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Kohli is yet to make a hundred in this venue.

3. Kohli’s 100th Test: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The landmark Test will be shown live on Star Sports Networks. The live streaming will be on Disney + HotStar.

4. Kohli’s 100th Test: Time

The Test match, as it happens usually in India, will start at 9.30 AM IST.

5. Spectators at Mohali

The BCCI changed its earlier decision not to allow fans for the Mohali Test.

“The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors. The decision to allow spectators into the ground is one taken by the State Cricketing Associations and in the present circumstances, is based on various factors.

"I have spoken with the PCA office bearers and they have confirmed that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Virat Kohli playing his 100th Test match," said Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary, in a statement.

“While we started off the West Indies Tour of India behind closed doors, the encouraging dip in COVID-19 cases allowed the hosting associations to permit crowds. Based on the advisories by the State Health Auhtorities fans were able to witness the games in Kolkata and Dharamsala while UPCA had Lucknow T20I without crowds owing to polling a day before the match.

“I am really looking forward to Virat Kohli’s 100th Test and wish our champion cricketer the very best. This is an occasion for our fans to savour. May he continue to represent the country in many more matches to come," he added.