“HSOB are a quality team and we need to create pressure with good bowling and fielding.”
He hoped OBR would take their chances, as HSOB did not offer many opportunities to force a breakthrough.
They would look to bat the whole innings by building partnerships, he said.
HSOB captain Carl Shaw said it was a big game, and they were excited about it.
“It's always a challenge and always something we look forward to.
“They have always been a good bowling unit, and they execute their plans really well.
“But they also have a few batsmen that can take the game away from you at any point, as well as solid players who value their wicket.”
The match between GBHS and Horouta would come down to who could make better use of their strengths, both captains said.
Boys' High skipper Nathan Trowell said they expected a “big game”.
“All the teams in the first division give you a tough game.”
Horouta's strength lay in their batting, but they could also take the game away with the ball if GBHS were caught sleeping, he said.
“We will try to take some early wickets and put their batsman under pressure,” Trowell said.
“For batting, we need to apply ourselves and bat the 50 overs.”
Horouta captain David Situ said he expected a tough game against a dangerous team.
“GBHS are a well-rounded team so it's just about bowling and batting to our strengths.”
