1966 County Championship

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

1966 County Championship
Cricket formatFirst-class cricket
Tournament format(s)League system
ChampionsYorkshire

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.
County Championship table
Team Pld Won Lost Drawn No Decision 1st Inns Points
Yorkshire281558017184
Worcestershire281359118166
Somerset281377113156
Kent281188117144
Northamptonshire281099015130
Warwickshire288810216113
Surrey288316115110
Leicestershire288712114108
Derbyshire2881271896
Sussex286111101692
Hampshire28541811687
Lancashire28611831386
Middlesex28651431386
Glamorgan28681311085
Gloucestershire2861291775
Essex284101131060
Nottinghamshire28311122846

References

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