County Championship 1997

Table

Points awarded: 16 points for a win , 8 points to each team for a tie , 8 points to team still batting in a match in which scores finish level , 3 points for a draw , 3 points for a match abandoned without a ball bowled , Bonus points awarded in first 120 overs of first innings , Batting: , 200 runs – 1 point , 250 runs – 2 points , 300 runs – 3 points , 350 runs – 4 points , Bowling: , 3 or 4 wickets – 1 point, , 5 or 6 wickets – 2 points , 7 or 8 wickets – 3 points , 9 or 10 wickets – 4 points , No bonus points awarded in a match starting with less than 8 hours' play remaining. A one-innings match is played, with the winner gaining 12 points. , Position determined by points gained. , If equal, then decided on most wins. , Batting: , , 200 runs – 1 point , , 250 runs – 2 points , , 300 runs – 3 points , , 350 runs – 4 points , , Bowling: , , 3 or 4 wickets – 1 point, , , 5 or 6 wickets – 2 points , , 7 or 8 wickets – 3 points , , 9 or 10 wickets – 4 points , , 200 runs – 1 point , , , 250 runs – 2 points , , , 300 runs – 3 points , , , 350 runs – 4 points , , 3 or 4 wickets – 1 point, , , , 5 or 6 wickets – 2 points , , , 7 or 8 wickets – 3 points , , , 9 or 10 wickets – 4 points , If equal, then decided on most wins.