Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
Colombo
The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground stands as one of Colombo's premier cricket venues, serving as both a prestigious club facility and an international cricket ground. Established in 1899, the Sinhalese Sports Club has deep roots in Sri Lankan cricket history and has evolved into a significant venue for domestic and international matches.
The ground's pitch characteristics reveal distinct patterns across formats. In ODI cricket, the surface tends to favor bowlers, with teams batting first averaging just 204.25 runs across 12 matches. The challenging batting conditions are reflected in the modest 33.33% success rate for teams batting first. Conversely, Test cricket presents a more balanced contest, with first innings averaging a substantial 383.56 runs over 16 matches, and teams batting first enjoying an impressive 80% win rate.
The venue's compact dimensions and well-maintained facilities create an intimate atmosphere for cricket. The ground's location in Colombo's heart makes it easily accessible, drawing passionate local crowds who contribute to the vibrant match-day environment. The SSC Ground has witnessed several memorable encounters, particularly in domestic competitions where it regularly hosts first-class matches.
With modern amenities and excellent playing conditions, the ground continues to play an important role in Sri Lankan cricket. Its 30-match database reflects its status as a reliable venue that offers fair contests while maintaining the traditional charm that has defined cricket in Colombo for over a century.
Ground Stats by Format
Test
Matches played16
Avg 1st innings384
Avg 2nd innings368
Highest total756
Lowest total89
Bat first win %80.0%
ODI
Matches played12
Avg 1st innings204
Avg 2nd innings202
Highest total290
Lowest total11
Bat first win %33.3%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2020 | Sri Lanka vs West Indies(289/7 / 290/9) | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 1 wickets |
| 23 Nov 2018 | England vs Sri Lanka(336/10 / 240/10) | TEST | England won by 42 runs |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa(338/10 / 124/10) | TEST | Sri Lanka won by 199 runs |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan(124/6 / 133/9) | T20 | Pakistan won by 1 wickets |
| 3 Aug 2017 | India vs Sri Lanka(622/9 / 183/10) | TEST | India won by 53 runs |
| 1 Apr 2017 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh(280/9 / 210/10) | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 70 runs |
| 9 Nov 2016 | Sri Lanka vs England(168/7 / 171/2) | ODI | England won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Sept 2016 | Sri Lanka vs Australia(59/8 / 63/0) | T20 | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 13 Aug 2016 | Sri Lanka vs Australia(355/9 / 379/10) | TEST | Sri Lanka won by 163 runs |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Sri Lanka vs India(312/10 / 201/10) | TEST | India won by 117 runs |
