Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

Name: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
Address: 35, Maitland Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 2 696579

#96 among attractions in Colombo

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The Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground 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 New Zealand and its first One Day International in 1982 against England. The Sri Lankan team has an impressive record here. Out of 38 Tests played at the SSC as of January 2015, Sri Lanka has won 18 matches, and drawn 14, with only 6 losses. ()

Local name: සිංහල ක්‍රීඩා සමාජ ක්‍රීඩාංගනය Coordinates: 6°54'21"N, 79°52'10"E

Address

35, Maitland PlaceDistrict 3 (Cinnamon Garden)Colombo Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 11 2 696579

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sinhalese Sports Club Ground?

Nearby attractions include Sri Lanka Cricket Museum, Colombo (2 min walk), Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo (4 min walk), Independence Memorial Museum, Colombo (5 min walk), Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Colombo (14 min walk).

How to get to Sinhalese Sports Club Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sinhalese Sports Club Ground:

Train

Narahenpita (22 min walk)
Cotta Road (30 min walk)

Bus

Thummulla Roundabout Bus Stop (30 min walk)