In 1952 the college had the first team. Serious cricket was started in college in 1954. The first XI team had boys under twelve years. During that year they played four inter school matches and lost three and one was drown.

The college had inter house matches for the first time in 1954. the coveted cricket bowl was won by Iqbal House. In 1956 college was unbeaten for the season in Junior cricket. The founder principal instilled a sense of cricket into boys of his time.

In cricket Isipathana in her brief history has made remarkable progress although it has not been by leaps and bounds as in athletics or Rugby.

The Old Boys Association has assisted the teams in providing the necessary facilities for cricket. President of B.R.C. and Colts also have extended their cooperation and providing the facilities for practices. The encouragement and assistance provided by the principal Mr. Upali Gunasekara is a source of strength to the team.

In 1978 Asantha de Mel of Isipathana College at the under 19 school boys cricket match between Australia & Sri Lanka created history by bowling the magnificent figure of 6 for 74. He was among the great school boy fast bowlers.