1989 (26th) Christchurch
With West Coast pulling out, both Christchurch and Otago provided 2 equal teams to even the numbers for the Tournament held at Hagley Park - Christ's College grounds. Great batting conditions resulted in ten centuries being recorded. Otago's final signalled it's success, Richard Hadlee congratulating the team effort in the nor-wester. Craig Cumming scored a record 3 centuries
Total Runs - 11117; Wickets - 560 Average - 19.85
Most Runs - 362 @ 120.66 - Craig Cumming - South Canterbury
Most Wickets - 20 @ 7.4 - Tim Kirby (Canterbury A)
Best Bowling - 6 for 28 - Blair O'Brien (Canterbury A); 12 for 53 (Match) Tim Kirby (Canterbury A)
Notable: Shane Bond - Canterbury B - (New Zealand); Ryan Nelsen - Canterbury B - (NZ Soccer); Carl Brooking -
Canterbury B (NZ Golf); Craig McMillian - Canterbury A (New Zealand); Chris Finch - Central Otago (Otago); Mark
Dickel - Otago A (NZ Basketball); Craig Cumming - South Canterbury (New Zealand)
1988 (25th) Invercargill
Tuesday was rained out in the tournament won by Christchurch but Southland A just failed to finish off Ashburton when it raced through 30 overs in the last hour and a catch going down in a mad-cap rush to finish.
Total Runs - 6896; Wickets - 518 Average - 13.3
Most Runs - 113 @ 113 - Gerard Duncan - Canterbury
Most Wickets - 13 @ 4.7 - Justin Hayley (Canterbury)
Best Bowling - 9 for 38 - Richard Barker (Marlborough)
Notable: Glen Foulkes - Canterbury (NZ Table Tennis); Carl Anderson - Canterbury (Canterbury); Robert Lawson - Christchurch (Otago)
1987 (24th) Ashburton
After five thrilling days, any of six teams were poised to emerge. Nelson won this Tournament by making runs @ 21.27 and picking up 68 wickets @ 9.08. The Christchurch team became eliminated by Southland on the first morning when Jeff Wilson was unleashed, taking 6 for 27 in it's meagre 64. Jeff created a new record of 37 wickets at 7.29.
Total Runs - 10,684; Wickets - 617 Average - 17.316
Most Runs - 209 @ 69 - Gerard Ward - North Otago
Most Wickets - 37 @ 7.2 - Jeff Wilson (Southland) - record wickets
Best Bowling - 8 for 18 - Kamahl Metcalf (South Canterbury)
Notable: Jeff Wilson - Southland (New Zealand & NZ Rugby); Justin Marshall - Eastern Southland - (NZ Rugby); Brad Doody - North Canterbury (Canterbury); Darron Reekers - Christchurch (Canterbury); Robert Lawson - Christchurch (Otago)
1986 (23rd) Alexandra
The Christchurch Team won four matches in a row (record) and duly won the tournament. This win also represented their forth Tournament victory in four years.
Total Runs - 8476; Wickets - 652 Average - 13.0
Most Runs - 133 @ 66.5 - Justin Paul - South Canterbury
Most Wickets - 26 @ 6.3 - Robert Allison (Canterbury)
Best Bowling - 7 for 26 - Kieren McCord (North Canterbury)
Notable: Jeff Wilson - Southland (New Zealand & NZ Rugby); Glen Hurley - Canterbury (NZ Triathlon); Stephen Fleming - Christchurch (New Zealand); Allan Hickford - Christchurch (NZ Indoor Cricket); Wayne Stead - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1985 (22nd) Rangiora
The Christchurch Team won scoring at 38 rpw and taking 62 wickets @ 9.8
Total Runs - 11,906 (record); Wickets - 595 Average - 20.1
Most Runs - 262 @ 87.3 - Richard Price - Nelson
Most Wickets - 36 @ 6.3 - Craig Hampton (Nelson)
Best Bowling - 8 for 29 - Thomas Miller (North Canterbury); 6 for 12 - Gary Stead (Christchurch)
Notable: Stephen Fleming - Christchurch (New Zealand); Nathan Astle - Christchurch (New Zealand); Llorne Howell - Christchurch (New Zealand); Gary Stead - Christchurch (New Zealand); David Sewell - North Otago (New Zealand)
1984 (21st) Westport
In the lead up to this Tournament, Chris Cairns had moved up to Christchurch in the winter. As Captain, Chris ended his 5 year SI Tournament reign of terror on opposing hopes. He continued several seasons ahead of his counterparts in all under-age level before being whisked over to Perth for his first Test Match. Christchurch duly won the Tournament. This tournament saw the first of the rotational draw over five days of play.
Total Runs - 6928; Wickets - 603 Average - 11.48
Most Runs - 149 @ 149 - Richard Graham - Canterbury
Most Wickets - 27 @ 4.3 - Chris Cairns (Christchurch)
Best Bowling - 7 for 16 including Hat Trick - Brent Casey (North Canterbury)
Notable: Chris Cairns - Christchurch (New Zealand); Robbie Frew - North Canterbury (Canterbury);
1983 (20th) Oamaru
West Coast returned which allowed Christchurch to field two teams with Christchurch A winning. This was the last tournament with "limited over" games.
Total Runs - 7782; Wickets - 627 Average - 12.41
Most Runs - 253 @ 126 - David Mills - Canterbury A
Best Bowling - 7 for 18 including Hat Trick - Gavin Millar (Nelson)
Notable: Chris Cairns - Otago (New Zealand); Chris Harris - Christchurch (New Zealand); Jonathan Cain - Christchurch (Canterbury); Shanon Stewart - North Canterbury (Canterbury)
1982 (19th) Nelson
In West Coast's absence, 12 teams competed at Greenmeadows. Central Otago edged out North Canterbury in the final.
Total Runs - 8188; Wickets - 497 Average - 16.47
Most Runs - 172 @ 57.3 - Ashley Flannery - Central Otago
Most Wickets - 20 @ 9.8 - Andrew Cavill (Ashburton)
Best Bowling - 9 for 43 - Calvin Smith (Ashburton); 7 for 32 including Hat Trick - Barry Roche (Buller)
Notable: Chris Cairns - Otago (New Zealand); Chris Harris - Christchurch (New Zealand); Mark Douglas - Nelson (New Zealand); Mark Lane - Marlborough (NZ Cricket Exec); Mark Hastings - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1981 (18th) Timaru
West Coast withdrew at the last minute which allowed ChCh A & B + South Canty A & B to maintain the 14 team format. The winner was Central Otago after a gripping final with Christchurch B. The tournament was "stacked" with talent.
Total Runs - 7702; Wickets - 620 Average - 12.42
Most Runs - 235 @ 78.3 - Darrin Murray - Nelson
Most Wickets - 26 @ 5.1 - Jodie O'Rielly (Central Otago)
Best Bowling - 7 for 20 & 8 for 8 - Stephen Hill (Otago)
Notable: Darrin Murray - Nelson (New Zealand); John Preston - Christchurch (NZ Rugby); Graeme Turner - Christchurch (NZ Hockey); Lee Germon - Christchurch (New Zealand); Blair Hartland - Christchurch (New Zealand); Mark Hastings - Christchurch (Canterbury); Simon Culhane - Southland (NZ Rugby); Chris Cairns - Otago (New Zealand); Henry Richards - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1980 (17th) Dunedin
Play was only possible for the 14 teams on the Tuesday and Wednesday. There was time to be introduced to a Year 3 player (first time) in Christopher Cairns - playing for Otago B.
Total Runs - 3095; total wickets - 253; average 12.33
Most Runs - 94 - Wade Hoskin (Southland)
Most Wickets - 14 @ 1.85 - David Aitken (North Canterbury)
Best Bowling - 10 for 16 - Michael Irving (Otago A); 9 for 23 - David Aitken (North Canterbury);
Notable: Simon Culhane - Southland (NZ Rugby); Chris Cairns - Otago (New Zealand); Andrew McCormick - Christchurch (Canty Rugby); Gary Lund - Christchurch (NZ Soccer)