The Sri Lankan cricket team toured Pakistan in March and April 1974, playing eight first-class matches, including two against Pakistan.
[2] Sri Lanka began with a seven-wicket victory over Sind, and a drawn match against Punjab.
[4] Tony Opatha was the highest wicket-taker on either side in the two matches against Pakistan, with 12 wickets at an average of 19.83.
Sri Lanka's performance in the two matches against Pakistan led the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan, A. H. Kardar, to urge the International Cricket Conference to consider promoting Sri Lanka to Test status.
[2] When Sri Lanka played their first Test in 1982, six of this touring team (Ajit de Silva, Somachandra de Silva, Kaluperuma, Mendis, Warnapura and Wettimuny) were in the side.