Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.

Opener Mitchell Owen hit a 42-ball century to lead the Hobart Hurricanes to their first Big Bash League title, beating the Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in the Australian Twenty20 domestic final.

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.

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A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the final at Hobart by seven wickets.

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

Mitch Owen's explosive performance led Hobart Hurricanes to their first T20 title, defeating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets. Owen scored a 39-ball hundred, matching a BBL record. Despite Thunder's strong start,

Mitch Owen scored a stunning century as Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Thunder to win their first-ever Big Bash League title

From the hill to the middle' - Mitchell Owen opens up on cheering Hobart Hurricanes to winning title for them (Source: cricket.com.au) Mitchell Owen scripted one of the unforgettable nights if his life.