Teams played matches within a series of divisions with the winners of the top division being crowned County Champions. Matches were played using a
one day format with 50 overs per side. The championship worked on a points system, with placings decided by
average points of completed games. The points are awarded as follows:
Win: 10 points + bonus points.
Tie: 5 points + bonus points.
Loss: Bonus points.
Abandoned or cancelled: Match not counted to average. Bonus points are awarded for various batting and bowling milestones. The bonus points for each match are retained if the match is completed. •
Batting :
1.50 runs per over (RPO) or more: 1 point :
2 RPO or more: 2 points :
3 RPO or more: 3 points :
4 RPO or more: 4 points •
Bowling :
3-4 wickets taken: 1 point :
5-6 wickets taken: 2 points :
7-8 wickets taken: 3 points :
9-10 wickets taken: 4 points ==Teams==