Hampshire, Somerset and Leicestershire all had the same number of wins and the same number of away wins, so the positions were determined by run-rate - Hampshire 5.355, Somerset 4.580, Leicestershire 4.265
Each team to receive a maximum of 40 overs, with each bowler restricted to 8 overs and the bowler's run-up restricted to 15 yards.
If two or more teams finish in on the same number of points in any of the first three places, the positions will be decided on the most wins, or if still equal, the most away wins, or if still equal the highest average run-rate per over throughout the season. Counties with the same number of points in other than first three places share the position.
Points system:
Win: 4 points
Tie: 2 points
No result: 2 points
The competition was sponsored by John Player
Prize Money
1st: 5000 pounds
2nd: 2000 pounds
3rd: 1000 pounds
Winer of each match: 100 pounds (shared in the event of a 'no result')
Sixes award: 1000 pounds to be shared equally by each six hit - there were 337 in all. 200 pounds was awarded to the batsman hitting the most sixes - C.G.Greenidge of Hampshire with 25 took the prize.
Bowling award: 1000 pounds to be shared equally by each four wickets in an innings performance - there were 49 in all. 200 pounds was awarded to the bowler with most such feats - T.E.Jesty of Hampshire achieved the feat on 3 occasions and took the award.
