Owen's Record-Breaking Ton Leads Hurricanes to First BBL Title

Mitchell Owen delivered a record-equalling century off just 39 balls, leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their first Big Bash League title with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Sydney Thunder. Owen's phenomenal performance, which included 11 sixes in his 108 runs, allowed the Hurricanes to chase down a target of 183 with 35 balls to spare. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Hurricanes, who had previously struggled this season. Sydney Thunder posted a competitive total of 182, with Jason Sangha top-scoring at 67, but it was overshadowed by Owen's explosive batting. The win at Bellerive Oval capped off a remarkable season for Owen, who is poised for attention from overseas T20 leagues. His achievement of the fastest fifty in a BBL final at 16 balls further solidified his standout performance.