Uncapped Australian cricketer Mitchell Owen took world cricket by storm during the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, where in the summit clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder, the 23-year-old rising cricketer smashed the fastest half-century in a BBL final (16 balls) and then equalled the record of hitting the joint-fastest century (39 balls) in the tournament's history. Mitchell Owen's thunderous innings with the bat helped his side, Hobart Hurricanes, to clinch their maiden Big Bash League trophy. Mitchell Owen Quick Facts: Here’s All You Need To Know About BBL 2024-25 Final's Player of the Match and Big Bash League's Joint-Fastest Centurion.

The right-handed batter slammed 108 runs off 42 deliveries, including 11 sixes and six fours. His knock helped the Hurricanes to win the one-sided grand finale by seven wickets. Hobart Hurricanes chase down 183-run target in 14.1 overs. Mitchell Owen was named Player of the Match for his outstanding innings in the grand finale. Overall, in 11 BBL 2024-25 matches, Owen hit 452 runs, with two tons, and ended the competition as the highest run-getter ahead of the likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Cooper Connolly.

Earlier in the Big Bash League 2024-25 tournament, Mitchell Owen slammed his maiden T20 century. The right-handed batter made 101 runs off 64 deliveries during the match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers. The rising sensation was the highest run scorer in the Big Bash League 2024-25 season. Let's see which IPL 2025 franchise Mitchell Owen is playing for. 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.

Which Team Mitchell Owen is Part of in IPL 2025?

Mitchell Owen will feature for the Punjab Kings franchise in IPL 2025, coming in as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the tournament following a finger injury.  Owen did not register his name for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction and hence did not bid for the hard-hitting batter.

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