With the West Indies Championship title hanging in the balance, Guyana Harpy Eagles captain Tevin Imlach and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force skipper Joshua Da Silva are laser-focused on one key element heading into their decisive seventh-round encounter—efficient execution.

The contest, which bowls off Wednesday at Queen’s Park Oval, has all the ingredients of a final. The Harpy Eagles sit at the top of the table on 111.6 points, just 6.2 points ahead of Red Force, who slipped to 105.4 after a 223-run defeat to the Jamaica Scorpions in round six. With everything to play for, both captains spoke candidly about their teams’ preparation, hunger, and what it will take to claim the coveted four-day title.

Da Silva, whose side suffered a disappointing loss last week, admits the pressure is on—but says the camp remains upbeat.

"Unfortunately we had a tough result in the last game. Luckily, Guyana also didn't get the result they wanted, so they didn’t get too far ahead of us. We always knew this last game would be a straight shootout—like a final. The vibe is still good. We’ve worked hard in training, and now it’s about going out there and fixing the mistakes from that last game," he said during a virtual media interaction on Tuesday.

One of those mistakes, he noted, was in the field. The Red Force dropped key chances against the Scorpions, a pattern that’s plagued them all season.

"We’ve been working hard on our fielding—something we know has let us down. To win this game, we need 20 wickets, and we can’t afford to miss those moments," Da Silva added.

For Da Silva, who has become a vital figure in the Red Force’s batting order, this match represents a shot at ending a two-decade title drought.

"It’s been 20 years since the Red Force last won this title. So yeah, there’s hunger. We're playing at home, against a big rival, with everything on the line. But we’re not trying to overthink the moment. We’ve played good cricket all season—barring that last match—and if we execute well, we give ourselves a real shot," he noted.

On the other side, Imlach is taking a calm, calculated approach as the Harpy Eagles look to retain their crown and continue a dominant decade of four-day cricket.

"We’ve played good cricket to be top of the table, and that gives us confidence. But we’re not trying to get ahead of ourselves. We’ve done our planning, and it’s just about execution now,” Imlach said.

Guyana’s dominance in the format is no secret—they've won five consecutive titles in recent years. Imlach, however, says it’s about more than silverware.

"We’ve built a winning culture, yes—but more importantly, we’ve built a development system. We want young players to come through and be ready for the next level, for West Indies duties. Winning is great, but it’s about getting better, learning, and preparing players for the highest stage," he declared.

Asked about speculation linking him to the West Indies Test captaincy, Imlach remained humble.

"Honestly, that’s way above anything I had in mind for myself, but I’m just focused on doing my job for Guyana. If I can score some runs this game and lead the team well, I’ll be happy," Imlach noted.

With rain lingering over Port of Spain and both teams expecting low-spin conditions, pace and precision could define this contest. Imlach said he was yet to get a full look at the Queen’s Park Oval surface but emphasized the need to adapt quickly.

"We’ll assess the pitch soon, but our mindset is to win the game, regardless of conditions. We can’t allow Red Force to gain any lead, especially in a match of this magnitude," Imlach said.

Da Silva echoed that sentiment, hopeful that weather won’t rob either side of a fair chance.

"Hopefully the weather doesn't affect the game and we can get a full game in so the best team win," Da Silva ended.