Points system
*10 points for a win *5 points to each side for a tie *5 points to side still batting in a match in which scores finish level *Bonus points awarded in first 85 overs of first innings *Batting: 1 point for 75 runs in first 25 overs *1 point for 150 runs in first 50 overs *1 point for each 25 runs above 150 *Bowling: 1 point for every 2 wickets taken *No bonus points awarded in a match starting with less than 8 hours' play remaining. *Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins. *Each team plays 20 matches. *All counties required to achieve an overall average of at least 18.5 overs per hour. Teams failing to reach this rate fined £500, the total of all such fines being shared equally between those teams averaging 19.5 overs per hour or better.Table
References
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