1966 County Championship

The 1966 County Championship was the 67th officially organised running of the County Championship. Yorkshire won the Championship title.

The method of obtaining points for the first innings was changed with two points awarded for a first innings lead for any match won, lost or drawn.

• 10 points for a win
• 5 points to each team for a tie
• 5 points to team still batting in a match in which scores finish level
• 2 points for first innings lead
• 1 point for first innings tie
• If no play possible on the first two days, and the match does not go into the second innings, the team leading on first innings scores 6 points. If the scores are level, the team batting second scores 3 points.
• Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
• Each team plays 28 matches.
• The first innings in the first 102 matches of the season (first 12 games played by each county on a home and away basis) was restricted to 65 overs. Normal conditions applied to return matches or when teams met only once in the season.