Moratuwa, located just eight miles (13 km) south of Colombo is renowned for its carpentry, cricket and its philanthropists.

The ground was named De Soysa Park and subsequently used mainly for Moratuwa Sports Club (MSC) and school competitions.

[2][3][4] Albert Hildebrand Theodore de Soysa (14 March 1889 - 2 November 1959) was a Ceylonese entrepreneur and philanthropist.

[10] Allan Border made 106 and Ian Healy 71 as the visitors scored 337 in the first innings and controlled the match thereafter.

However half centuries from Aravinda De Silva and Hashan Tillakaratne ensured a draw for the home side.

In recent times the wicket has become rather low in bounce, is conducive to spin, but is generally favourable to the batsmen.