The all-rounder signed on as Cavaliers' marquee player at the start of the season, leaving old side and reigning premiers St Pat's Old Boys for the men in maroon, but after moving to the big smoke to play with Sydney University has struggled to come back for games.

"Distance has been the main thin`g, four hours down and four hours back and being on a Friday night when I'm playing on Saturday and Sunday makes it tough," he said.

The game he did showed why he's one of the most dangerous short-form hitters from the region, and why he's a massive boost to an already-powerful Cavs lineup against Orange City.

Mitchell hit 64 from 34 deliveries, including eight fours and two maximums, powering Cavs to a four-wicket win over his old side.

Can he repeat it?

"That'd be nice," the 18-year-old said.

"We'll see how I go and if I can get set early."

The former Bathurst lad has plenty of links to Orange, too, having played plenty of cricket with and against Cavaliers players Bailey Ferguson, Kaleb Cook and Friday night's opponents Orange City's Blake Weymouth and Lachie Coyte.

"I'm pretty confident we can get it ... we're pretty well-rounded right through," he said.

"You've got Corbs behind the stumps and a lot of bowlers who can bowl tight lines.

"Hughey Middleton has handy off-spin and you've got Bailey Ferguson and Kaleb Cook with the bat, too."

Mitchell reckons Cavs need to keep it simple for the elimination game - bat the 20 overs with a couple of set batters, set 150 or 160 and bowl tight.

"I reckon we can defend 140 with our bowling attack and decent field placements," he said.

"Try to bat the 20 overs, win the toss and bat, stick around for 150 or 160."

The former Bathurst-based big hitter reckons that would be enough, but knows some of the batting power in the Warriors' line-up.

"Lachie Coyte is a handy stick, I've played a lot with him and it'd be nice to get one over him and Blake Weymouth... he's one I reckon we might see in Sydney next year," he said.

"If we can grab a few quick wickets hopefully City can go back into their shells."

Will he come back and take on his old side in the decider?

He'd love to, but for now he's focused on the task at hand - defeating Orange City on Friday night.

The game begins at 6.30pm at Wade Park.