The 2008–09 State League was a 50-over women's cricket competition that took place in New Zealand. It ran from December 2008 to January 2009, with 6 provincial teams taking part.

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beat

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in the final to win the competition, their third State League title in three seasons. The tournament ran alongside the

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Competition format

Teams played in a

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in a group of six, therefore playing 10 matches overall. Matches were played using a one day format with 50 overs per side. The top two in the group advanced to the final. The group worked on a points system with positions being based on the total points. Points were awarded as follows: Win: 4 points

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: 2 points
Loss: 0 points.
Abandoned/No Result: 2 points.
Bonus Point: 1 point awarded for run rate in a match being 1.25x that of opponent.

Points table

:Source: ESPN Cricinfo Advanced to the Final

Final

Statistics

Most runs

Source: ESPN Cricinfo

Most wickets

Source: ESPN Cricinfo

References

External links

Series home at ESPN Cricinfo
Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2008–09 New Zealand cricket season

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