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 highest average run-rate per hundred balls 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 not sponsored this season
Prize Money 1st: 25000 pounds 2nd: 12000 pounds 3rd: 6250 pounds 4th: 3125 pounds Winer of each match: 275 pounds (shared in the event of a 'no result')
Batting award: 300 pounds was awarded to the batsman hitting the highest score - C.J.Adams of Derbyshire with 141*.
Bowling award: 300 pounds was awarded to the bowler with best bowling figures - K.H.MacLeay of Somerset with 5-20.