[1][2] The ground is sometimes described as "the Lord's of Sri Lanka",[3] It hosts the most domestic finals and is an important international cricket venue.

Out of 38 Tests played at the SSC as of January 2015[update], Sri Lanka has won 18 matches, and drawn 14, with only 6 losses.

[5] The club leased land in Victoria Park with sandy soil and covered with cinnamon trees.

[6] In 1952 the club leased another 20 acres (81,000 m2) and moved to its present location in Maitland Place, which had been used as an aerodrome by the allied forces in World War II.

Chaminda Vaas took 8 wickets for 19 runs in 2001–02 against Zimbabwe, the best bowling performance in a One Day International match.