Owen Scores Inaugural Big Bash Century in Hurricanes’ Victory

Mitch Owen recorded the inaugural century of the 2024-25 Big Bash League season, contributing to the Hobart Hurricanes’ eight-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers. The 23-year-old Owen scored 101 runs from 64 deliveries, marking his first T20 century, as the Hurricanes successfully pursued a target of 156 runs with four balls remaining. He received assistance from West Indies player Shai Hope, who contributed 38 runs off 35 balls. The Scorchers had set a total of 155 for six wickets, with Josh Inglis scoring 49 runs from 35 balls and Lancashire’s Keaton Jennings adding 35 runs from 28 balls. Following this match, both teams have secured one win from their initial two games. Sandi Toksvig is accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Take the microphone for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists… Ben Fogle and Kate Humble return for the celebrations at Longleat Safari Park. Covering topics from microplastics present in our air, soil, and waterways, to the volume of food waste observed during this period of the year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.