Bathurst under 14s hoping to continue hot form against Mudgee

And going off the last time the under 14s played Mudgee, it seems likely they should win again, having cruised to an easy nine-wicket win against Sunday's opposition back in November.

Bathurst coach Greg Innes said finishing in the top two - which will book a final spot - is now the priority.

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"They've done everything we've trained for. They are a pretty strong side and now we're getting down to the business end of the competition, so we can't afford to go backwards," he said.

"We're looking forward to getting back into it because we haven't played since November. It's been a while but we're back in training and some of the boys had a hit in the Presidents Cup. So we're looking forward to the next month or so."

The under 14s will be without talented youngster Rupert Begg, who will be in Sydney due to a scholarship at The King's School, however, Innes is hopeful he'll be back for the rest of the season.

He's also confident with the talent that will come into the squad to fill the void left by Begg.

"We've got players that will step up for that if they get an opportunity. They've been told if they get an opportunity to seize it," he said.

"The main thing is to finish in the top two, so they can play in the final of the district. If we can get over Mudgee on Sunday, we'll definitely finish in the top two. Hopefully it won't be rain affected."

Play will get underway for the under 14s at 10am from Morse Park 1.

Bathurst's under 12s side will also be in action on Sunday, as it hosts Mudgee at Brooke Moore Oval from 10am.

The under 12s have have won one game from three, but a win will put them back in the mix of making the final.