The 2008 County Championship season, known as the LV County Championship for sponsorship reasons, was contested through two divisions: Division One and Division Two. Each team plays all the others in their division both home and away. The top two teams from Division Two are promoted to the first division for 2009, while the bottom two sides from Division 1 are relegated. Durham won the tournament, their first title, after beating Kent in their final match.
Teams in the County Championship 2008:
Points system
Fourteen points were awarded for each win, four points were awarded for a draw or abandonment. Defeats scored no points. Teams were awarded bonus points during the first 130 overs of their first innings; one bowling point for every three wickets taken (up to three points available), and one batting point gained when teams reached 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 runs (up to five points available).
Division One
Standings
Division two
Standings
Records
See also
2008 English cricket season
References
External links
2008 County Championship at CricketArchive
2008 County Championship at Cricinfo: 2008 County Championship - Division One 2008 County Championship - Division Two BBC Wear - Pictures - Durham celebrate winning the County Championship 2008 for the first time