Notes
--> BSM Warnapura (1) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 56
--> BSM Warnapura (1) passed 500 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 63
--> KYP Sanjeewa (2) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 12
--> SWSW Lakshika (2) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 35
--> WC Labrooy achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class Matches when he dismissed BNT Abeysinghe in the Matara Sports Club first innings (previous best was 7-147)
--> SM Ramzan achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class Matches when he dismissed S Weerakoon in the Burgher Recreation Club first innings (previous best was 2-21)
--> PIW Jayasekera reached 50 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed WC Labrooy, his 2nd wicket in the Burgher Recreation Club first innings
First day of the match was played on 10th December and the 2nd and 3rd day was continued on the 5th and 6th of January. Matara Sports Club did not turn up to resume play on 11th December due to a robbery that took place at the guest house where they were staying in Mount Lavinia, losing all their belongings and the team vehicle. Both sides played another complete game in the period between the first day and the rearranged second day of this match. de Silva and Pathirana stood as umpire on Days 2 and 3
