1965 County Championship Explained
| Tournament Format: | League system |
| Champions: | Worcestershire |
| Previous Year: | 1964 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1964 County Championship |
| Next Year: | 1966 |
| Next Tournament: | 1966 County Championship |
The 1965 County Championship was the 66th officially organised running of the County Championship.[1] Worcestershire won their second consecutive Championship title.[2]
On 19 and 20 May 1965, the match between Yorkshire and Hampshire, Yorkshire were bowled out for 23 runs in their second innings, their lowest ever first-class total.[3] [4]
Table
- 10 points for a win
- 5 points to each side for a tie
- 5 points to side still batting in a match in which scores finish level
- 2 points for first innings lead in a match drawn or lost
- 1 point for first innings tie in a match lost
- If no play possible on the first two days, and the match does not go into the second innings, the side leading on first innings scores 6 points. If the scores are level, the side batting second scores 3 points.
- Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
- Each team plays 28 matches.
- Note: Surrey record includes six points for first innings lead in match restricted by weather to last third of time allotted.
Notes and References
- Book: Engel, Matthew. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2004, pages 493-494. 2004. John Wisden & Company Ltd. 0-947766-83-9.
- Book: Wynne-Thomas, Peter. The Hamlyn A-Z of Cricket Records. 1983. Hamlyn Publishing Group. 0-600-34667-6.
- Web site: One of Trinidad's finest . ESPNcricinfo . 22 May 2017.
- Web site: County Championship, 1965: Yorkshire v Hampshire. ESPNcricinfo . 22 May 2017.
