Festival atmosphere continues for fans after Hurricanes' BBL title

Fans chanted Mitchell Owen's name on Monday during his record breaking century. The revelry continued into Tuesday as fans jostled to meet the victorious Hobart Hurricanes.
Debbie Flatley · about 23 hours ago · 2 minutes read


Hobart Hurricanes Triumph: A Night for the History Books

A Century Sent Thunder Rolling

In an electric atmosphere at Bellerive Oval, a stadium transformed into a sea of purple, Mitchell Owen became an instant legend. With the eyes of 15,000 cheering fans upon him, he carved his name into Big Bash history with the equal-fastest century, a breathtaking 39-ball masterpiece that propelled the Hobart Hurricanes to their first ever championship.

Set the daunting task of chasing 183 runs, the Hurricanes overcame the early loss of Ben McDermott with Owen spearheading their charge. His explosive innings, highlighted by 7 sixes and 2 fours, set the stadium alight, leaving the Sydney Thunder bewildered and the crowd in raptures.

Euphoric Celebrations

The atmosphere in Hobart was one of unmatched joy as ecstatic fans turned Rosny Park into a hub of celebration. "What a night!" exclaimed Captain Nathan Ellis. "I couldn't have dreamt of a better outcome for our team. It was a performance that had everything—flair, passion, and professionalism."

For Hurricane fans around Tasmania, the title brought a long-awaited sense of triumph. "It's a fantastic moment for cricket in the state," said Paul, a lifelong Hurricanes supporter. "It's the start of something special. Who knows what's next?"

Owen's Meteoric Rise

Thirteen-year-old Nicola, an avid Hurricanes devotee, witnessed Owen's heroics from up close. "It was incredible," she said. "I hope it leads to even greater things for him, maybe even an IPL contract." Fletcher Wilson, another young fan, echoed these sentiments: "It was an amazing display of power hitting."

Tasmanian Triumph

The Hurricanes' victory extends a golden period for Tasmanian sport. Fresh from the JackJumpers' NBL success, the state is now basking in the glory of another championship triumph. "It's a good time to be a professional athlete in Tasmania," said Ellis.

With four Tasmanians in the victorious Hurricanes team, including the prodigious Mitchell Owen, Tasmanian cricket is once again flourishing. As Ricky Ponting, the Hurricanes' head of strategy, declared, "This win is astronomical. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of these young players."