• Mitchell Owen's sensational century guided Hobart Hurricanes to a 8-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in BBL 2024-25.

  • Owen's unbeaten 101* earned him with the Player of the Match.

Twitter reactions: Mitchell Owen’s brilliant ton powers Hobart Hurricanes to a commanding win over Perth Scorchers in BBL 2024-25
Mitchell Owen's brilliant century guided Hobart Hurricanes to an 8-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers (Image Source: X)

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In the 7th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25, Hobart Hurricanes delivered an impressive performance to secure their first victory of the season. They defeated Perth Scorchers by 8 wickets in a dominant fashion at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Chasing down a modest target of 156, the Hurricanes were led by opener Mitchell Owen, whose unbeaten century guided them to victory.

Riley Meredith stars with the ball for Hobart Hurricanes

After winning the toss, Hobart Hurricanes opted to bowl first, and their bowlers made an immediate impact. Perth Scorchers, struggling to gain momentum, posted a total of 155/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Josh Inglis, the wicketkeeper-batter, was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 49 runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Captain Ashton Turner also contributed with a solid 39 runs from 28 balls, hitting 4 boundaries. Despite these efforts, the Scorchers’ total never seemed enough to challenge the Hurricanes’ formidable batting lineup.

Hobart’s bowlers, led by the fiery Riley Meredith, restricted Perth’s scoring opportunities. Meredith was exceptional with the ball, finishing with figures of 3/27 from his 4-over spell. His aggressive pace and wicket-taking ability were key in limiting the Scorchers’ batting depth. Meredith’s performance was crucial in preventing any late flurry from Perth, and the Hurricanes were confident of chasing down the target after a disciplined bowling effort.

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Mitchell Owen’s century powers Hobart to victory

Chasing 156, Hobart Hurricanes were in complete control from the start, thanks to a brilliant century by Mitchell Owen. The opener, who had shown promise in the past, was in sublime form, smashing 101* off 64 balls. Owen’s knock was a display of clean striking, with 9 fours and 5 sixes, as he single-handedly guided his team to the target.

Despite a valiant effort from left-arm medium-fast bowler Jason Behrendorff, who claimed 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 3-over spell, Perth’s bowlers were unable to stop the rampaging, Owen, his calm and composed approach under pressure ensured that the Hurricanes cruised to victory with 8 wickets in hand, reaching 156/2 in 20 overs. For his match-winning knock, Owen was named Player of the Match, earning well-deserved recognition for his remarkable century.

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