Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
Sinhalese Sports Club Crest
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A Test match in March 2001 between Sri Lanka and England.
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| Location | Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo | ||
| Establishment | 1952 | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Owner | Sinhalese Sports Club | ||
| Tenants | Sri Lanka Cricket | ||
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| Tennis Courts End South End |
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| First Test | 16–20 March 1984: Sri Lanka v  New Zealand |
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| Last Test | 13–17 August 2016: Sri Lanka v  Australia |
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| First ODI | 13 February 1982: Sri Lanka v  England |
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| Last ODI | 6 February 2011: Sri Lanka v  West Indies |
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| First T20I | 3 February 2010: Canada v  Ireland |
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| Last T20I | 3 February 2010: Afghanistan v Canada |
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| As of 13 August 2016 Source: Cricinfo |
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The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) (Sinhalese: සිංහල ක්රිඩා සමාජ ක්රීඩාංගනය) is one of the most famous cricket grounds in Sri Lanka, and the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body of cricket in Sri Lanka. The ground is sometimes described as "the Lord's of Sri Lanka", It hosts the most domestic finals and is an important international cricket venue. The ground staged its first Test in 1984 against touring New Zealand team. The first One Day International played in 1982 against the England team. The Sri Lankan team has an impressive test record here. Out of 38 matches played as of January 2015[update], Sri Lanka has won 18 matches, and drawn 14, with only 6 losses.
In 1899, a combined school cricket team, composed mainly of cricketers from Royal College, S. Thomas' College and Wesley College beat Colts Cricket Club by a one run. A decision was made to form an all-Sinhalese club, and thus Sinhalese Sports Club was founded. The club leased a land in Victoria Park with sandy soil and covered with cinnamon trees.
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