The Matara Cricket Club was formally established in 1904, with the bulk of the side being European tea planters.
In the early part of the century the ground did not have a pavilion with the players using a shed, which had been erected for the annual Race Meet.
In 1966 the president of the Matara Sports Club, Edmund Samarasekera, who continued for 21 years in the position, played a major role in developing the venue.
A new pavilion was constructed and contributions from various cricket enthusiasts assisted in completing the building.
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