Mitchell Owen: On January 27, 2025, cricket fans all around the globe witnessed something astonishing which no one expected. In recently concluded final of the Big Bash League 2024-25, playing for Hobart Hurricanes, Mitchell Owen played one of the most memorable knocks in the history of the tournament.
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One of the all-time great BBL performances from Mitch Owen. #BBL14 #POTM pic.twitter.com/EscypbTO28---Advertisement---— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025
BBL Final Knock
Against David Warner-led Sydney Thunder, Mitchell Owen smashed a swashbuckling knock of 108 runs off 42 balls which included 6 fours and 11 maximums. Owen also equaled the fastest BBL hundred in the history of just 39 balls.
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The most incredible T20 innings.
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025
Here's all the highlights from Mitchell Owen's 108 off 42 balls. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/2hNwtCimWF
Who Is Mitchell Owen?
Mitchell James Owen, an Australian cricketer, was born on September 16, 2001. He made his debut for Hobart Hurricanes on January 12, 2021 during the season of Big Bash League 2020–21. He played his List A debut for Tasmania in the Marsh One-Day Cup 2020–21 on February 22, 2021 and appeared in the First-Class debut for Tasmania on 3rd October 2023 against South Australia during the Sheffield Shield Season 2023–24.
On 21 December 2024, Owen played a match-winning innings of 101 not out, which the Hobart Hurricanes used to overpower the Perth Scorchers by eight wickets. In this knock, Owen scored five sixes and nine fours off 64 balls.
Mitchell Owen’s Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 12 | 521 | 83 | 30.64 | 87.12 | 0 | 5 |
| List A | 15 | 129 | 29 | 11.72 | 94.85 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 24 | 531 | 108 | 33.18 | 184.37 | 2 | 0 |
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