1966_County_Championship

1966 County Championship

1966 County Championship

English cricket tournament

The 1966 County Championship was the 67th officially organised running of the County Championship.[1] Yorkshire won the Championship title.

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The method of obtaining points for the first innings was changed with two points awarded for a first innings lead for any match won, lost or drawn.[2]

Table

  • 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
  • 2 points for first innings lead
  • 1 point for first innings tie
  • If no play possible on the first two days, and the match does not go into the second innings, the side leading on first innings scores 6 points. If the scores are level, the side batting second scores 3 points.
  • Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
  • Each team plays 28 matches.
  • The first innings in the first 102 matches of the season (first 12 games played by each county on a home and away basis) was restricted to 65 overs. Normal conditions applied to return matches or when sides met only once in the season.
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References

  1. [1]
    Engel, Matthew (2004). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2004, pages 493-494. John Wisden & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-947766-83-9.
  2. [2]
    Wynne-Thomas, Peter (1983). The Hamlyn A-Z of Cricket Records. Hamlyn Publishing Group. ISBN 0-600-34667-6.


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