South Island Primary Schools Cricket Tournament
Tournament Summaries
2008 (45th) Westport
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2007(44th) Oamaru
Fine sunny conditions on the first two days was followed by a rained out day on Wednesday - where each team received two points while the following two days were cooler. A very well run tournament with good playing conditions saw Christchurch Black the victor and unbeaten after a nail biting finish on the last day where Dunedin Metro threatened to upset the winner. The fielding trophy was picked up by Nelson for the 13th time. Mid Canterbury returned to Oamaru with 9 of their team from Nelson and were somewhat unlucky as they scored the most runs at the best rate (640 @ 4.05 RPO) and while they were unbeaten, two no result games left them stranded 3 points short of Christchurch Black. Buller beat Marlborough to secure it's first win at the tournament.
- Total Runs - 6580; total wickets - 526; average 12.46
- Most Runs - 202 - Ben Ward - Mid Canty (Incl century n.o.)
- Most Wickets - 17 @ 4.8 p,wk Lauchie Davidson (Canty Country)
- Best Bowling - 7 for 1 including hat trick - Cameron Grubb - North Otago and 5 for 27 including hat trick - Matt Tait - Mid Canterbury
2006 (43rd) Nelson
Held at Greenmeadows on really well prepared pitches and grounds - and in fine weather, the Tournament was shared between Christchurch Black, South Canterbury and Canterbury Country.
- Total Runs - 11,416; total wickets 626 - ; average 18.23
- Most Runs - 299 (@99.66) - Alex Ross - Christchurch Black
- Most Wickets - 27 @ 5.3 p.wk - Richard Allchurch - Christchurch Red
- Best Bowling - 4 for 32 incl. hat trick - Mike Grafton - Buller v Christchurch Red
2005 (42nd) Timaru
A week of cloudy, damp weather greeted 14 teams. Synthetic wickets were in constant use early on. Christchurch Black were worthy winners scoring at 41 runs per wicket and claiming 70 wickets at 7.48. They were the first team to claim 27 Tournament points. Late on the final day Marlborough had been celebrating their success, but in a dream finish by hat trick taker - William Mills turned the result in ChCh Black's favour.
- Total Runs - 8154; total wickets - 665 ; average 12.26
- Most Runs - 241- Mitchell Kerr (Christchurch Black )
- Most Wickets - 17 (@4.4) -Mathew McEwan (Christchurch Black )
- Best Bowling - 4 for 20 including hat trick - William Mills (Christchurch Black)
2004 (41st) Dunedin
Ten outright wins kept the umpires busy. Nelson emerged winner ahead of Christchurch Red.
- Total Runs - 9314 ; total wickets - 639; average 14.57
- Most Runs - 224 @ 56rpw.- Ryan Duffy - (Southland)
- Most Wickets - 18 - Josh Poole - (Marlborough)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 18 - James Boock (ChCh Black); Matt Latham (ChCh Black) 6 for 7;
- Notable: Corey Anderson Christchurch (Canterbury)
2003 (40th) Blenheim
Canterbury Country prevailed just ahead of Southland. Dunedin Metro gained it's 100th tournament win while North Otago and Buller missed out on a win. Otago gained three outright wins - a record at the time.
- Total Runs - 11,115; total wickets - 660; average 16.84
- Most Runs - 269 @ 67.25 - Thomas Beaumont (Nelson)
- Most Wickets - 19 @ 8.63 - Oliver Whelans (Canterbury Country)
- Best Bowling - 5 for 12 incl. Hat trick - Matthew Laffey (Canterbury Country); 4 for 12 Incl hat trick - Bud Jackson (Nelson)
2002 (39th) Gore
Canterbury Country emerged as the winner. That team making 676 runs at 22.5 and taking 64 wickets at 7.4
- Total Runs - 8771 ; total wickets - 712; average 12.31
- Most Runs -335 @83.7 - Paul Duncan (Christchurch Red)
- Most Wickets - 16 @ 4.0 - Martin Kain (Nelson); 16 @ 6.18 - Ben Purvis - (Central Otago)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 9 Hugh Marfell (Marlborough)
2001 (38th) Christchurch
At Burnside Oval & Ilam Fields. Rained out on the Wednesday. Central Otago won by scoring at 25.6 and picking up 57 wickets. Nelson achieved it's 100th win.
- Total Runs - 8756; total wickets - 535; average 16.36
- Most Runs - 235 @ 78.3 - Mitchell Shaw (Christchurch Red )
- Most Wickets - 16 @6.25 - Cameron Rutherford (Central Otago)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 17 including Hat Trick - Cameron Rutherford (Central Otago)
2000 (37th) Invercargill
Tournament was clearly won by Dunedin Metro in making 834 @23.82 rpw. & taking 72 wickets @ 6.57. Dunedin's coach Heneghan had played for South Canterbury at Gore in 1967.
- Total Runs -8343 ; total wickets - 666 ; average 12.52
- Most Runs - 251 @ 83.6 - Sean Eathorne (Dunedin Metro)
- Most Wickets - 16 @ 2.9 - Graham Taylor (Dunedin Metro)
- Best Bowling - 4 for 2 incl Hat trick - Konrad Hansen (Dunedin Metro)
- Notable - Todd Astle - Christchurch (Canterbury); Nick Thomson - Christchurch (Canty Rugby);
1999 (36th) Ashburton
Rained washed out the final day leaving Central Otago on top.
- Total Runs - 7682; total wickets - 501 ; average 15.3 rpw.
- Most Runs - 225 @56.2 rpw. - Ben Sumpter - (Southland)
- Most Wickets - 20 @3.1 - Brandan Heaney (Central Otago)
- Best Bowling - 4 for 3 including hat trick Ben Paterson (Canterbury Country)
- Notable - Todd Astle - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1998 (35th) Alexandra
Great weather and well prepared wickets greeted the 14 teams in Alexandra. South Canterbury was edged out of winning by Canterbury Country. On the second day, Nelson halted the Christchurch Red's successful run of 42 matches unbeaten (record.)
- Total Runs 9718; Wickets - 601 Average - 16.16
- Most Runs - 236 @78 rpw. - Douglas Mathews (Christchurch Red)
- Most wickets - 17 @ 8.8 - Douglas Mathews (Christchurch Red)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 27 - James Devlin (South Canterbury)
1997 (34th) Rangiora
South Canterbury enjoyed a flying start and won easily. That team made 635 runs at 28.8 while they took 68 wickets at 8.78. ChCh Red endured four no result games but extended their unbeaten Tournament record to 41 consecutive games.
Total Runs 7512; Wickets - 560 Average - 13.40
- Most Runs - 168 @24 rpw. - Nathan Meates (West Coast)
- Most wickets - 27 @ 2.44- Matthew Coulter (South Canterbury)
- Best Bowling - 10 for 10 including hat trick V West Coast - Vinnie Menon - Nelson (previous all ten by Justin Boyle in 1972.)
- Notable: Leighton Burtt - Christchurch (Canterbury); Neil Broom - Christchurch (Canterbury & Otago); Richard Sherlock - Nelson (Canterbury); Brent Fisher - Christchurch (Canty Soccer)
1996 (33rd) Westport
All games on artificial surfaces, some adequate but several strips a lottery. Smiling bowlers became overnight hat trick sitters. Form batsmen became mining experts while a pinch hitter prospered. South Canterbury and Canterbury Country shared the title after five days obtaining four wins each.
- Total Runs 8567; Wickets - 702 Average - 12.20
- Most Runs - 191 @ 47.7 - Michael Fitchett (Nelson)
- Most wickets - 33 @ 3.57 - Hamish Drennan (South Canterbury) - record number of wickets.
- Best Bowling - 5 for 7- Mathew Petre - Southland; 5 for 8 - Mark Wright (Christchurch Black)
- Notable: Iain Robertson - Christchurch (Canterbury); James Ryan - Christchurch (NZ Rugby); Shanan Stewart - Canty Country (Canterbury); Jordon Sheed - South Canterbury (Otago); Daniel Carter - Canterbury Country (NZ Rugby)
1995 (32nd) Oamaru
Christchurch Red scored a record 233 for 2 off 31 overs and went on to win the tournament - having been 31 tournament matches in a row unbeaten. This team scored 889 runs at 32.9 and took 70 wickets @ 8.8 rpw. Otago Gold was the 14 team. It was New Zealand's Cricket Centenary and badges were given to players and officials. The title "Metro" was added for the first time to Dunedin, Invercargill and Christchurch - the latter using evenly selected teams under the Red and Black banner.
- Total Runs - 9598; Wickets - 732 Average - 13.11
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Most Runs - 237 @ 39.5 rpw - Brad Southerland (Southland)
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Most Wickets - 25 @6.36 - Jordon Sheed (South Canterbury)
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Best Bowling - 8 for 8 - Brendon Wright - Eastern Southland Country; 13 for 28 (match) - Dayle Eathorne (Christchurch Red)
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Notable: Nathan McCullum - Otago (Otago); Brendan McCullum - Otago (NZ); Alex Hedges - Christchurch (Canterbury); Andrew Ellis - Christchurch (Canterbury); Shanan Stewart - Christchurch (Canterbury); Michael Davidson - Christchurch (Canterbury); Daniel Carter - Canterbury Country (NZ Rugby)
1994 (31st) Nelson
Christchurch Red was victorious having scored @30.7 and having taken 58 (most) wickets at 16.08 and in the process extended their Tournament wins to 101 from 145 played.
- Total Runs - 9351; Wickets - 514 Average - 18.19
- Most Runs - 220 @ 36 rpw - Kerry Thompson (North Canterbury)
- Most Wickets - 21 @ 8.6 - Jamie May (Southland)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 13 (Match) - Ben Kidstone - Otago; 13 for 28 (match) - 5 for 1 - Mark Burton (Central Otago); 7 for 45 - Bevan Richan (Eastern Southland Country); 6 for 27 - Mike Davidson (Christchurch Red); 6 for 40 - Travis Haymes (Marlborough); 5 for 38 Oliver Wilson (Southland); 6 for 23 Kristin McGuiness (Otago); 6 for 23 - John Scarlett (Buller); 5 for 12 - Mark McGregor (Otago); 4 for 13 - Brendan Diamanti (Marlborough)
1993 (30th) Timaru
12 teams competed using the 142 gram ball in six hour per game format. Central Otago won by scoring at 35.5 and obtaining 54 wickets at 14.25
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Total Runs - 8449; Wickets - 483 Average - 17.49
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Most Runs - 220 - Chris Cunningham (North Otago)
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Most Wickets - 18 @ 6.5 - Braidon Boniface (Marlborough)
- Best Bowling - 6 for 51 - Gary Rowley (Central Otago)
- Notable: Michael Papps - Christchurch (New Zealand)
1992 (29th) Dunedin
Christchurch Red easily won scoring @ 21.7 and taking (most) 59 wickets @ 6.9
- Total Runs - 7508; Wickets - 555 Average - 13.52
- Most Runs - 364 - Nick Johnston (South Canterbury)
- Most Wickets - 24 @ 9.6 - Corey Hastie (Ashburton)
- Best Bowling - 11 for 14 (match) - Jacob Lucas (Nelson); 6 for 12 - Marcel McKenzie (Christchurch)
- Notable: Peter Fulton - North Canterbury (New Zealand); Ben Blair - Buller (NZ Rugby); Marcel McKenzie - Christchurch (Canterbury & Otago); Ryan Burson - Christchurch (Canterbury); Jarrod Englefield - Marlborough (Canterbury);
1991 (28th) Blenheim
Buller created history by gaining an outright win against North Otago and lead the competition after the first day. Nelson ended up the week on top.
- Total Runs - 8168; Wickets - 519 Average - 15.73
- Most Runs - 235 @ 78.3 - Ben Cameron (Central Otago)
- Most Wickets - 20 @ 9.8 - Scott Gutsell (Eastern Southland)
- Best Bowling - 7 for 3 - Jonathan Foote (Otago)
- Notable: Ryan Nelsen - Christchurch - (NZ Soccer); Ben Blair - Buller (NZ Rugby); Carl Anderson - Christchurch (Canterbury); Joseph Hill - Marlborough (Central Districts)
1990 (27th) Gore
After a rain shortened third day, four teams shared the title: Christchurch, Central Otago, North Canterbury & Nelson. Highest score of 152 from 145 from Craig McMillian was a record. Rachel & Naomi Wallace (twins) from Buller were the first girls included in the Tournament.
- Total Runs - 6536; Wickets - 446 Average - 14.65
- Most Runs - 311 @ 155.5 - Craig McMillian - Christchurch
- Most wickets - 26 @ 4.2 - Daniel Reed (Nelson)
- Best Bowling - 8 for 2 & 6 for 18 (14 for 20 match) - Daniel Reed (Nelson)
- Notable: Craig McMillian - Christchurch (New Zealand); Marcel MacKenzie - North Otago (Canterbury & Otago); Sam Broomhall - North Canterbury (NZ Rugby); Mark Dickel - Otago (NZ Basketball); Carl Anderson - Christchurch (Canterbury)
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.
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 38rpw 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 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 aw 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
- Most Wickets - 25 @ 4.4 - Bryan Vickery (North Canterbury)
- 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.
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)
1979 (16th) Blenheim
Canterbury B beat it's Canterbury A team in a limited over final. This Tournament singled the last of the eight ball overs and the start of a single extra point for an outright win. It also saw a record 42 players return from the previous Tournament.
- Total Runs - 9580; total wickets - 691 ; average 13.86
- Most Runs - 323 @ 108 rpw. Michael Fullen (Christchurch B)
- Most Wickets - 31 @6.3 (Incl 7 for 2 V Marlb.) - Jonathan Gurnsey (Christchurch B)
- Best Bowling - 7 for 2 - Jonathan Gurnsey (Christchurch B); 7 for 16 - Richard Knox (Central Otago); 7 for 26 Brian Plaskett (North Canterbury)
- Notable: Peter Kennedy - Christchurch A - (Canterbury); Andrew McCormick - Christchurch B - (Canty Rugby); Ken Rutherford - Otago (New Zealand)
1978 (15th) Gore
Otago provided the 14th team while the Christchurch team made runs at 39.11 and took 54 wickets at 7.48 to win easily. It also racked up a record 335 for 8 off 54 overs. It was the late Bob Condliffe of Southland who arranged the excellent umpires.
- Total Runs - 9101; total wickets - 667 ; average 13.6
- Most Runs - 234 @78 - Stephen Jeffrey (Christchurch)
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Most Wickets - 26 @ 5.3 incl. Hat trick - Phillip McDonald (Christchurch)
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Best Bowling - 8 for 31 - Greg Newman (Christchurch); 5 for 1 (hat trick) - Gary Pearce (Otago B); 5 for none (hat trick) - Colin Ormsby (South Canterbury)
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Notable: Danny Halligan - Christchurch (NZ Soccer); John Radovonich - Christchurch (NZ Hockey); Ken Rutherford - Otago (New Zealand)
1977 (14th) Christchurch
5 good weather days at Hagley Park saw Central Otago winning for the first time in a limited overs final against Christchurch A.
1976 (13th) Invercargill
Over 5 very interesting days in which all teams managed a win and saw Nelson winning. (Five really interesting days of cricket!)
- Total Runs - 7917; total wickets - 665; average 11.90
- Most Runs - 187 @ 46.75 - Bruce Carlaw (South Canterbury)
- Most Wickets - 29 @ 3.7 - Simon Millichip (Christchurch)
- Best Bowling - 9 for 6 - Simon Millichip (Christchurch); 9 for 9 - Brian Farrant (South Canterbury)
- Notable: Ben Harris - Christchurch (Canterbury); Brian Davidson - Christchurch (CJCA Executive)
1975 (12th) Ashburton
West Coast chalked up a win. Monday was rained off and North Canterbury went through unbeaten to win for the first time.
1974 (11th) Alexandra
Christchurch overwhelmed all - comers, scoring at 26 rpw and taking 50 wickets at only 6.7
- Total Runs - 6787; total wickets - 500; average 13.57
- Most Runs - 245 @ 81.6 - Bryce Nicholson - (Christchurch)
- Most Wickets - 28 @ 5.28 - Russell Thomas (Marlborough)
- Best Bowling - 7 for 12 - Chris Chamberlain (North Canterbury) and 7 for 17 - David Boyle (Christchurch)
- Notable: Bruce Deans - South Canterbury (NZ Rugby); Bryce Nicholson - Christchurch (Canty Rugby League); David Boyle - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1973 (10th) Rangiora
Left handers scored heavily over the five days with Vaughan Brown scoring 123 not out on the first morning. Otago beat Nelson in the first of a limited over final - ending Nelson's run of 18 matches unbeaten.
- Total Runs - 8780; total wickets - 492; average 17.84
- Most Runs - 206 @ 68.6 - Vaughan Brown (Christchurch)
- Most Wickets - 28 @ 5.8 - Gary Webby (Nelson)
- Best Bowling - 9 for 9 - Gary Webby (Nelson)
- Notable: Paul Walkinshaw - Otago (Otago); Robbie Deans - South Canterbury (NZ Rugby); Richard Leggat - Christchurch (Canterbury); Vaughan Brown - Christchurch (New Zealand); Joe Leota - Christchurch (Canterbury Rugby)
1972 (9th) Oamaru
Buller was welcomed at their first SIT appearance - on the St Kevin's College grounds at Oamaru. The Christchurch team had it's first win at the Tournament!
- Total Runs - 7234; total wickets - 529 ; average 13.67
- Most Runs - 150 - Mike Fulham (Christchurch)
- Most Wickets - 17 @ 3.1 - Wayne Hodgson (Nelson)
- Best Bowling - 10 for 37 (in an innings!) - Justin Boyle - Christchurch
- Notable: Bruce Blair - Otago (NZ Cricket); Justin Boyle - Christchurch (Canterbury & Wellington), Andrew Jones - Nelson (New Zealand); Roger Campbell - Christchurch (NZ Hockey); Peter Rattray - Christchurch (Canterbury); Michael Fulham - Christchurch (Canty Soccer)
1971 (8th) Nelson
Nelson easily won the tournament, beating Christchurch in the final. The Otago team totalled 942 runs with Ian Rutherford scoring 432 of them at 108 rpw.
- Total Runs - 7615 ; total wickets - 522; average 13.01
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Most Runs - 432 - Ian Rutherford (Otago)
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Most Wickets - 23 @ 5.2 - Lee Banks (Christchurch)
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Best Bowling - 8 for 28 - Chris Fifield (South Canterbury) - Also hat tricks to Richard Spence (Eastern Southland); Mike Parker (North Otago)
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Notable: Bruce Blair - Otago (NZ Cricket); Balvant Bhana - Christchurch (NZ Hockey); Peter Rattray - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1970 (7th) Timaru
156 gram ball back in vogue, as were decimal points to calculate match points winner. Thursday rained out. Otago proved too strong for the other teams and duly won the tournament.
- Total Runs -5601 ; total wickets - 522; average 10.72
- Most Runs - 179 Michael Johnston - (North Canterbury )
- Most Wickets - 15 - Damien Ford - (Southland )
- Best Bowling - 10 for 38 (match) - N Jones (Nelson; 8 for 30 - Damien Ford - (Southland)
- Notable: Ash Hart - Marlborough (Canterbury); Garry MacDonald - Marlborough (Canterbury / Central Districts); Donald Ambrose - Christchurch (NZ Rugby League); Steve Ambler - Christchurch (NZ Hockey); Craig Burtt - Christchurch (NZ Hockey) Barry Whittaker - Christchurch (Canty Darts)
1969 (6th) Dunedin
Five & a half hour matches, 8 ball overs and 142 gram balls introduced. 12 teams competed. Wednesday rained out. Rampant South Canterbury wins their third tournament in a row.
- Total Runs - 7616; total wickets - 542; average 14.91
- Most Runs - 253 - John Davies (South Canterbury)
- Most Wickets - 16 - Ian McAlpine (Marlborough)
- Best Bowling - P Reyner (Otago B) 6 for 16; Warren Eddington (Ashburton) 6 for 16; Peter Tairoa (South Canty) 7 for 26; C Fraser (Otago B) 7 for 42; Ken Moseby (East Southland) 8 for 53
- Notable: Ian Rutherford (Otago B) had a debut century of 111
1968 (5th) Blenheim
12 teams competed. South Canterbury again swept all before it to win the two sectional draw.
1967 (4th) Gore
NZ Cricket Coach Martin Horton spoke for over an hour and then fielded questions on the first morning of the SIT - due to a rained out session. South Canterbury became winners while other teams became bogged down in the five hour concept which lead to several no result games.
- Total Runs - 5162; Total Wickets - 437; average 11.81
- Most Runs - 163 - Chris Schroder (Marlborough)
- Most Wickets - 20 - Phil Neal (Marlborough)
- Best Bowling - Eric O'Hara (Soth Canty) - 7 for 33
- Notable players - Brian McKechnie -Southland (New Zealand + NZ Rugby); Denis Aberhart (Nelson) CD & Canty Bowler and NZ Coach; Warren Eddington (Ashburton) Canty Bowler; Bruce Sewell (South Canty) NZ Bowler; John Lindsay (Christchurch) Canty Rugby; John Wright (North Canty) Nthn Dist & Canty & NZ captain & opening bat; Stew Buttar (Otago) Otago Batter & NZ Bowls coach (deceased); Jock Edwards (Nelson) CD & NZ keeper.
1966 (3rd) Christchurch
Held at Christ's College grounds in Hagley Park. First time teams from South Canterbury and North Otago. Out of town teams stayed at Ilam Halls of Residence. First day was rained out. Ashburton won on count back.
- Total Runs - 5952; total wickets - 494; average 12.04
- Most Runs - 172 - Murray Weatherston (Otago)
- Most Wickets - 23 (for 136 @ 5.9) Paul Drake (Central Otago)
- Best Bowling - Paul McCartney - 7 for 57 & Phil Jordon - 7 for 28
- Notable players - Dave Dempsey - Christchurch (Canterbury); Brian McKechnie -Southland (New Zealand + NZ Rugby) Ivan Thomson (Christchurch) and R Isherwood (Ashburton) and A Anderson (Ashburton) all later excelled.
1965 (2nd) Ashburton
First time teams from Nelson, North Canterbury and Central Otago. Otago was declared the winner on averages.
- Total runs - 3328; total wickets - 295; average - 11.28
- Most runs - 145 - R Clark (Central Otago)
- Most Wickets - 18 - Ross Fenton (Otago)
- Best Bowling - Richard Hadlee - 3 bags of 5 wickets
- Most improved - Graeme Thomson (Southland)
- Notable - Richard Hadlee - later knighted for services to cricket - 431 wickets in 86 test matches; Warren Lees - Otago - (New Zealand) Dave Dempsey - Christchurch (Canterbury)
1964 - Cancelled due to lack of billets.
1963 (1st) Invercargill
Allan Gilbertson (Southland Cricket President) & Neville Hoskin (Founder) welcomed 8 teams: 3 from Southland, 1 each from Otago, Marlborough, Ashburton and 2 from Christchurch - each team manager sharing the umpiring. After 4 days, Marlborough was declared the winner. Play on the final day consisted of a South Island selection against a selected "The Rest".
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Total runsa scored: 3598; total wickets 316; Average 11.38
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Most runs - 200 - Rex Gearry (Christchurch)
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Most Wickets - 21 for 74 - Mike Isherwood (Ashburton), including 12 for 12 in the match against Eastern Southland
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Best Bowling - Neil McLaine (Marlborough) 9 for 23 against Southland B & Wayne Heinsenbuttel (Marlborough) 8 for 5 against Christchurch B
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Most Improved Player - Brian O'Sullivan (Christchurch)
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First Century - Rod Walker (Christchurch) [later NZ Rugby League Rep]
