The 23-year-old Mitchell Owen had announced himself earlier in the competition with a thrilling 64-ball century against Perth Scorchers in a low-scoring encounter. But against a Thunder side led by Warner, one of the T20 greats, and featuring two players of Indian descent – the unrelated Jason and Tanveer Sangha – few expected him to be the hero.

Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder are all set to clash in the final of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season. The dominant Nathan Ellis-led Hobart Hurricanes advanced to the finals after defeating the Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in the Qualifier.

Mitchell Owen’s 42-ball 108, that included 11 sixes — the most by a Hobart batter in an innings, guided the home side to 185 in the 15th over.

The Hurricanes have won their past three matches against the Thunder, with all three of those victories coming at Ninja Stadium. Hobart won the previous clash between the two sides this season on January 10 by six wickets with 19 balls remaining with their other scheduled fixture at ENGIE Stadium abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

Mitch Owen smashes fastest BBL final 50, leads Hobart Hurricanes to maiden title with record-breaking 108 off 42 balls.

Mitchell Owen smashes a scintillating 39-ball century to lead Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden Big Bash League title.

Mitchell Owen had a rollicking Bellerive Oval crowd in the palm of his hands and capped a breakout season with the equal-fastest BBL century as Hobart Hurricanes powered to their