[1] In the 1981–82, 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons, they faced South Island in one-day matches billed as the "Plunket Shield", while similar contests in 2003–04 and 2004–05 were named the "State of Origin" matches,[2] as were two Twenty20 fixtures played in 2014–15 and 2015–16.
[4] North Island won the most recent first-class match in 1999–2000 by 32 runs.
The highest score for North Island is 208 not out by Bert Sutcliffe in 1947–48, and the best innings and match bowling figures are 5 for 37 and 10 for 101 by Bob Blair in 1957–58.
[citation needed] In their five List A matches, North Island have won four times, South Island once,[2] whilst the two Twenty20 fixtures played between the sides have seen one victory for each team.
[3] The following players have appeared for North Island, in first-class, List A or Twenty20 matches.