Hobart Hurricanes lifted their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder in the BBL 14 Final on Monday (January 27) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
HOBART HURRICANES ARE THE BBL 14 CHAMPIONS! They clinch the trophy for the first-ever time! The Ninja Stadium erupts in joy and admiration for their home team!
Mitchell Owen scores record-breaking century in BBL final. A breathing knock from Mitch Owen 108 (42 balls inc 11x6s & 6x4s) propelled Hobart Hurricanes to their first ever BBL Title today
The dominance of his batting can be measured by the fact that in the opening partnership of 109 runs, Owen contributed a staggering 85, completely overshadowing his partner’s contribution.
Riley Meredith's bowling stats for a match: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 27 runs, 3 wickets, and an economy rate of 6.75. He also had no wides or no-balls and no 4s or 6s were hit off his bowling.
Nathan Ellis' bowling stats for a match: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 23 runs, 3 wickets, and an economy rate of 5.75. He also had no wides or no-balls and no 4s or 6s were hit off his bowling.
In the Hobart Hurricanes' innings during Powerplay 1 (Overs 0.1 - 4.0) of BBL 2025, they scored a total of 74 runs without losing any wickets. This was the highest Powerplay score of the season so far.
Not only did Ellis lead Hobart to their first BBL title, but he became the first bowling captain to win a BBL crown with Monday night's victory.
Pretty surreal at the moment. Congrats to the Thunder, you've scrapped all the way and should be proud of yourselves (applause). - Nathan Ellis Congrats to Hobart, Ellis, and Owens. Phenomenal hitting, well done to you, buddy. - David Warner