Owen’s 39-ball century leads Hobart to Big Bash title

Men’s Big Bash final, Ninja Stadium, Hobart

Sydney Thunder 182-7 (20 overs): Sangha 67 (42), Ellis 3-23

Hobart Hurricanes 185-3 (14.1 overs): Owen 108 (42), Sangha 2-43

Hobart Hurricanes won by seven wickets

The Hobart Hurricanes won their first Big Bash League championship with a stunning 39-ball century from Mitchell Owen.

Owen’s century, which was the joint-fastest in BBL history, helped the hosts blaze to victory over David Warner’s Sydney Thunder with 30 balls to spare.

The 23-year-old Tasmanian opener clobbered 11 sixes as Thunder’s bowlers wilted under the onslaught.

Owen departed for 108 off 42 balls to leave Matthew Wade (32 off 17 balls) and Ben McDermott (18 off 12 balls) to steer Hurricanes to the trophy in front of a jubilant home support at Ninja Stadium in Hobart.