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 four 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 four places share the position.
Four fielders (plus the bowler and wicket-keeper) must be within the area 30 yards from the wicket for each ball.
The competition was sponsored by John Player
Prize Money 1st: 19000 pounds 2nd: 9500 pounds 3rd: 4250 pounds 4th: 2500 pounds Winer of each match: 275 pounds (shared in the event of a 'no result')
Sixes award: 400 pounds was awarded to the batsman hitting the most sixes in the season - I.T.Botham of Somerset hit 23 to win the prize.
Bowling award: 400 pounds was awarded to the bowler with most 4 wickets in an innings in the season - C.E.B.Rice of Nottinghamshire achieved the feat on 5 occasions to win the award.
