Mitchell Owen

Mitchell Owen
Personal information
Full name
Mitchell James Owen
Born (2001-09-16) 16 September 2001
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Height194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleMiddle-order batter
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020/21–presentHobart Hurricanes (squad no. 16)
2020/21–presentTasmania
2025Paarl Royals
2025Peshawar Zalmi
2025Punjab Kings
2025Washington Freedom
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 14 17 45
Runs scored 558 326 948
Batting average 26.57 25.07 26.33
100s/50s 0/5 1/0 2/2
Top score 83 149 108
Balls bowled 1,114 322 389
Wickets 16 7 24
Bowling average 48.81 50.14 25.58
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/38 3/46 5/17
Catches/stumpings 9/- 5/– 21/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4th July 2025

Mitchell James Owen (born 16 September 2001) is an Australian cricketer.[1][2] He made his Twenty20 debut on 12 January 2021, for the Hobart Hurricanes, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season.[3] He made his List A debut on 22 February 2021, for Tasmania in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup.[4] He made his First-class cricket for Tasmania debut on 3 October 2023 against South Australia, in the 2023–24 Sheffield Shield season.[5]

On 21 December 2024, Owen made 101 not out to lead the Hobart Hurricanes to an eight-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers.[6] His 101 came off 64 balls, including five sixes and nine fours.[7]

On 27 January 2025, Owen equalled the record for the fastest BBL century in the final of the 2024-25 season against the Sydney Thunder, eventually recording 108 runs off 42 balls and leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden title.[8]

International career

In June 2025, Owen earned his maiden international call up; being named Australian T20I squad for the tour of the West Indies in July.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Mitchell Owen". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Mitchell Owen". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  3. ^ "37th Match (D/N), Perth, Jan 12 2021, Big Bash League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. ^ "2nd Match, Hobart, Feb 22 2021, The Marsh Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. ^ "1st Match, Adelaide, October 03 - 05, 2023, Sheffield Shield". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Mitch Owen's maiden T20 century topples powerhouse Perth Scorchers". ESPNcricinfo. 21 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  7. ^ "'A star is born!' Hobart's hero blasts epic maiden BBL ton to stun star-studded Scorchers". Fox Sports. 21 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Final, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, January 27, 2025, Big Bash League (Mitchell Owen 106*, Ben McDermott 5*, Tanveer Sangha 2/33, ST vs HH live score, Final, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, January 27, 2025". ESPNcricinfo. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Big Bash hero Owen earns Aussie call-up for Windies tour | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.