Big Bash League 2024-25
2024 · 8 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The 2024-25 Big Bash League — BBL Season 14 — delivered one of the most dramatic maiden title wins in the competition's history. Hobart Hurricanes, who had never won the BBL title in their thirteen previous seasons, put together a dominant campaign to reach the final at their Blundstone Arena home ground. Facing Sydney Thunder in the decider, the Hurricanes had set themselves an imposing chase of 183. Mitchell Owen then produced one of the most extraordinary innings in BBL Finals history: 108 from 42 balls, featuring 11 maximums — equalling the record for the fastest BBL century and overwhelming Sydney Thunder's bowlers completely. The Hurricanes completed the chase with 7 wickets in hand and 35 balls remaining, sending the Hobart crowd into scenes of pure celebration. For a franchise that had spent over a decade without a title, it was a moment to savour. Mitchell Owen cemented himself as one of the BBL's most explosive batting talents, and Hobart's all-round quality throughout the season made them worthy champions of Season 14.
Key Highlights
- 1Hobart Hurricanes won their maiden BBL title in front of a home crowd at Blundstone Arena
- 2Mitchell Owen's 108 from 42 balls in the final — including 11 sixes — equalled the record for the fastest BBL century
- 3The Hurricanes chased 183 to win by 7 wickets with 35 balls remaining — a dominant final performance
- 4Hobart's maiden title ended years of near-misses and cemented them as a genuine BBL powerhouse
- 5Sydney Thunder reached the final on the back of strong middle-order batting but were overwhelmed by Owen's assault
