1973 County Championship

The 1973 County Championship was the 74th officially organised running of the County Championship. Hampshire won the Championship title.

Points system

 * 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
 * Bonus points awarded in first 85 overs of first innings
 * Batting: 1 point for 75 runs in first 25 overs
 * 1 point for 150 runs in first 50 overs
 * 1 point for each 25 runs above 150
 * Bowling: 1 point for every 2 wickets taken
 * No bonus points awarded in a match starting with less than 8 hours' play remaining.
 * Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
 * Each team plays 20 matches.
 * All counties required to achieve an overall average of at least 18.5 overs per hour. Teams failing to reach this rate fined £500, the total of all such fines being shared equally between those teams averaging 19.5 overs per hour or better.