Can Hill at Mount Burr should be packed on Saturday with green and gold fans to support the home team in its bid for a place in the Millicent Naracoorte Cricket Association finals.


Fifth-placed Mount Burr needs to defeat the fourth-placed Naracoorte Warriors to earn a place in the major round which commences on March 1.


It could be the last-ever game for the visitors as there are rumours they will merge with the Naracoorte Townies for the 2025/26 season.


There is also the possibility of the heat policy cancelling the contest as hot weather is forecast for the week’s end.


The 2024/25 season has already been blighted by a number of adverse weather events from heavy rain to extreme heat.


Those cancellations along with some forfeits has meant it has required a mathematician with a Master’s degree to format a premiership table which is fair to all.


Mount Burr has played remarkably well since Christmas even though all-rounder Mark Wright has missed matches due to injury.


Veteran all-rounder Nathan Muhovics has done it all with bat and ball while evergreen fast bowler Adrian Thompson has made the Kookaburra Turf Pitch dance and sing.


With so much at stake, expect another game will be decided in the 40th over.


Naracoorte Townies versus Rendelsham


This is a danger game for Rendelsham at Wortley Oval as it wants to maintain its winning form as it enters the finals.


On the other hand, the Naracoorte Townies have the home ground advantage but are chiefly playing for pride.


All-rounder Jake Wight and batsman Mitch Pulmer will return to the X1 for Rendelsham but round 13 star Tyson Smith is unavailable.


Kingston versus Lucindale


Bottom-placed Kingston faces a tall order at home from the visiting second-placed Lucindale.


The main incentive for the visitors is to win and secure a home final.


Round 14 has also been designated as the Breakthrough Mental Health Round for the Millicent Naracoorte Cricket Association.


Cricket and other sporting clubs are trusted voices in their communities and are considered an ideal vehicle to drive the message about mental health awareness and the need for research to help create a life free from mental illness.


Fundraising efforts across the state will fund mental health research as well as mental health first aid programs in sporting clubs throughout South Australia.


Participating clubs will gain valuable access to Mental Health First Aid Training and support.