The Hobart Hurricanes have ended their 14-year wait for BBL glory in spectacular fashion, clinching the title in front of an ecstatic home crowd at Bellerive Oval with a win over Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets. What was expected to be a tense final turned into a one-sided affair, largely due to Mitchell Owen’s extraordinary batting display.
Chasing 183, the Hurricanes made light work of the target, racing to victory in just 14.1 overs. Owen’s assault on the Thunder’s bowling attack was nothing short of phenomenal because of his 108 runs innings in a mere 42 deliveries. The dominance of his batting can be measured by the fact that in the opening partnership of 109 runs, Owen contributed a staggering 85, completely overshadowing his partner’s contribution.
The traditional pressures of a final chase seemed non-existent as Owen unleashed a barrage of boundaries, treating every bowler with equal disdain. His fearless approach transformed what could have been a challenging chase into a victory parade for the Hurricanes.
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This comprehensive victory was a fitting end to the Hurricanes’ campaign, who had already shown their supremacy throughout the league stage. The Thunder’s total of 183, which would normally be considered competitive in a final, was made to look pedestrian by Owen’s breathtaking display of power-hitting.
