Hobart Hurricanes Defeat Perth Scorchers

Mitchell Owen scored an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls, leading the Hobart Hurricanes to an eight-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. The Scorchers set a target of 156 runs, with Josh Inglis scoring 49 and captain Ashton Turner contributing 39; however, they were restricted to 155-6 thanks to Riley Meredith's impressive bowling performance of 3-27. Owen's century, which included nine fours and five sixes, was complemented by Shai Hope's 38 runs, forming a pivotal 101-run partnership. This win marked the Hurricanes' first victory against the Scorchers in Hobart since 2013, a significant turnaround after their previous game where they scored only 74 runs. The match saw Perth miss crucial opportunities, including a run-out that hindered their innings. Both teams now sit with one win each in their opening two games of the season.