The 23-year-old Mitchell Owen had announced himself earlier in the competition with a thrilling 64-ball century against Perth Scorchers in a low-scoring encounter. But against a Thunder side led by Warner, one of the T20 greats, and featuring two players of Indian descent – the unrelated Jason and Tanveer Sangha – few expected him to be the hero.

Mitchell Owen’s 42-ball 108, that included 11 sixes — the most by a Hobart batter in an innings, guided the home side to 185 in the 15th over.

Mitch Owen smashes fastest BBL final 50, leads Hobart Hurricanes to maiden title with record-breaking 108 off 42 balls.

A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the final at Hobart by seven wickets on Monday.