Mitchell Owen took world cricket by storm during the Big Bash League 2024-25 grand finale between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday. The 23-year-old youngster smashed the fastest half-century in the Big Bash League final and then equalled the record of hitting the joint-fastest century in the tournament's history. Now the young T20 specialist batter is set to replace star Punjab Kings Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who has suffered with a fracture in his finger during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. Mitchell Owen Hits Joint-Fastest Century in Big Bash League History, Achieves Feat by Reaching Milestone in 39 Balls During Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder BBL 2024–25 Final.

Mitchell Owen is an explosive middle-order batter who is now set to play in the cash-rich Indian Premier League for the first time. The right-handed batsman strikes with an explosive strike rate of 180+ in the T20s. He has previously played in other big leagues around the world, including the SA20, BBL, and the PSL. Though he has struggled to play long innings and have a good average at the top level, the young batter can prove to be an asset for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, when it comes to hitting the ball hard, especially in the finishing overs.

Mitchell Owen Quick Facts

# Uncapped Australia batter Mitchell Owen was born on September 16, 2001. The 23-year-old youngster was born in Kingston, a place near Hobart.

# His full name is Mitchell James Owen. The star cricketer bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.

# Mitchell Owen's domestic career includes representing Tasmania in both List A and First-Class cricket. The 23-year-old made his List A debut against Queensland in February 2021. The rising sensation made his First-Class debut against South Australia in October 2023.

# The right-handed batter has played 14 First-Class matches till now. Owen has amassed 558 runs at an average of 26.57, including five half-centuries. The uncapped Australia cricketer played 17 List A outings. Owen has smashed 326 runs at an average of 25.07.

# In the Big Bash League 2024-25 season, Owen smashed his maiden T20 century against the Perth Scorchers. Mitchell Owen Scores Fastest Half-Century in A Big Bash League Final, Achieves Feat by Reaching Milestone in 16 Balls During Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder BBL 2024–25 Summit Clash.

# In the Big Bash League 2024-25 final against the Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes opener Mitchell Owen smashed his second T20 century. The youngster played a match-winning knock of 108 runs off 42 deliveries, including 17 boundaries, at an astounding strike rate of 257.14. Owen's knock helped the Hurricanes to lift their maiden Big Bash League title. The right-handed batter was named Player of the Match for his outstanding knock.

# Before getting a chance in the IPL 21025, for Punjab Kings, Mitch Owen has already played in SA20, BBL, and the PSL.

# Mitchell Owen has a batting average of 198+ in PSL, and 184+ in BBL.

# Mitchell Owen is currently playing in the PSL for Peshawar Zalmi.

Mitchell Owen has had problems in staying not-out, and playing long innings. But, thee PBKS think-tank is expected to treat him as a finisher only, who can boost the score, and not as an ideal replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who is a spinning all-rounder, who knows to anchor.

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