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How does the County Championship scoring system work?

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Find out how points are awarded to cricket teams competing in the County Championship this season.

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County Championship Points System

A team is awarded 16 points for a victory, with both sides earning eight points either for a tie, if a match ends up drawn or is abandoned without a ball being bowled.

The losing team will earn no points.

Any bonus points scored in the first innings are then added on at the end of the match.

How are County Championship bonus points accumulated?

Bonus points are awarded for performances in the first 110 overs of each first innings and are kept no matter what the result of the match.

County Championship Batting Points

  • 250 to 299 runs - 1 points

  • 300 to 349 runs - 2 points

  • 350 to 399 runs - 3 points

  • 400 to 449 runs - 4 points

  • 450+ runs - 5 points

County Championship Bowling Points

  • 3 to 5 wickets taken - 1 points

  • 6 to 8 wickets taken - 2 points

  • 9 to 10 wickets taken - 3 points

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