In the County Championship, the maximum number of points a team can earn in one match is 24 points.
The winning team is awarded 16 points, while the losers are earn none for the result. Draws and a tie give teams eight points each.
On top of that, teams can earn up to eight additional bonus points based on their batting and bowling performances in the first innings of the match, even if the team goes on to lose the match.
During the first innings, a team can earn up to five batting bonus points, starting at 250 runs and maxing out at 450 or more.
When a team is bowling, it can earn up to three additional points depending on how many wickets are taken.
One point is awarded for three wickets taken in the first 110 overs, with three being awarded for nine or 10 wickets being taken.
This means a team could earn up to 16 points in a match without winning, should a drawing team record maximum bonus points and see their match end in either a draw or tie.
