Somerset took fourth place by virtue of more away wins (4) than Derbyshire (3).
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.
Points system:
Win: 4 points
Tie: 2 points
No result: 2 points
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 Refuge Assurance
Prize Money
1st: 20000 pounds
2nd: 10000 pounds
3rd: 4500 pounds
4th: 2625 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 - C.S.Cowdrey of Kent hit 18 to win the prize.
Bowling award: 400 pounds was awarded to the bowler with most 4 wickets in an innings in the season - ten bowlers achieved the feat on 2 occasions and shared the award.
