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India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
All-rounder Jamie Overton re-signs with Adelaide Strikers for BBL 15
New Delhi [India] May 29 (ANI): The Adelaide Strikers have secured a major player for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season, as they announced the pre-draft signing of explosive fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton for his third consecutive season, according to the Adelaide Strikers website. Overton, a fan favourite and the reigning BBL MVP from the Dansie McCauley medal night, has become a pivotal player for the Strikers. Despite a challenging BBL 14 campaign for the team, Overton was a standout performer. He claimed 11 wickets throughout the season, including a crucial 2-27 in a tense 11-run loss to the Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval. His contributions were not limited to the ball; Overton also proved destructive with the bat, amassing 191 runs at an extraordinary average of 95.40, with a top score of 45 not out. Overton expressed his excitement about returning to the familiar blue of the Strikers. 'I'm absolutely thrilled to be coming back to Adelaide for another season,' said Overton. 'I've loved my time with the Strikers and the incredible support we get from the fans at Adelaide Oval. It's a fantastic Club with a great bunch of lads, and I'm determined to help us push for finals and ultimately, the BBL title in BBL|15.' Adelaide Strikers Head Coach, Tim Paine, reflected on the re-signing as a significant move for the Club heading into BBL 15. 'Securing Jamie as a pre-draft signing was a top priority for us,' Paine stated. 'His last two seasons with the Strikers have been outstanding, not just with his individual performances with both bat and ball, but also with his competitive spirit and energy he brings to the group.' 'Jamie has such a big impact over the game, he can change the course of a match in just a few overs. This signing is a fantastic first step in building our squad for a successful BBL|15 campaign, and we know our members and fans will be delighted to see him back in blue,' he added. (ANI)
India Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Who is Mitchell Owen? BBL record-holder now part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have recently signed Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Owen replaced veteran Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out of the tournament due to a fractured finger. Owen is expected to join PBKS after his commitments with the Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. Owen will join PBKS at INR 3 crore. The 23-year-old is yet to play for Australia in any format, but has been an effective batter in T20s. advertisementMitchell Owen lights up BBL Owen made his T20 debut in the 2020-21 Big Bash League (BBL), but it was only in the 2024-25 edition that he came to the limelight. Playing for the Hobart Hurricanes, he put his best foot forward, scoring 452 runs from 11 matches at an average of 45.20 and a strike-rate of 203.60. In the final, he hammered 108 runs off 42 balls with the help of six fours and 11 sixes. He equalled Craig Simmons' record for the fastest century in BBL history off 39 balls. On the back of his knock, the Hurricanes won their maiden BBL title after beating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets. Mitch Owen is hitting them EVERYWHERE #BBL14 KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025Owen set the record for the most sixes in a single edition of the BBL (36), going past Alex Hales' 30 back in 2020-21. He also hit the joint second-most sixes in a BBL inning (11) with only Josh Brown (12) ahead of him. advertisementOwen also played three matches for the Paarl Royals in the SA20 2025 where he scored 14 runs from three games at an average of 4.66. Backing from Ponting Ricky Ponting, who's also the head of PBKS, once backed Owen to replace Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad for the Champions Trophy. "I'm not sure which way they'll go to be honest. I don't know if you guys have been watching the BBL (Big Bash League), but we've had one young kid that's just emerged out of nowhere, a kid called Mitch Owen, who has opened the batting for the Hobart Hurricanes. He's also an all-rounder, probably more than Marsh,' Ponting told ICC Review. The most incredible T20 all the highlights from Mitchell Owen's 108 off 42 balls. #BBL14 KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025"Mitch Owen has opened the batting in T20 cricket and opened the batting for Tasmania in the Marsh Cup this season, which is our 50-over format. Look, honestly I'd be surprised if it is him, but I think the selectors now know that there is a really high-quality replacement there,' Ponting added. In 34 T20s, Owen has scored 646 runs at an average of 25.84 and a strike-rate of 184.57 with two centuries to his name. He's also a handy medium pacer with 10 wickets to his name at an average of 9.63. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Punjab Kings bring in fastest BBL centurion to replace injured Glenn Maxwell for remainder of IPL 2025
Punjab Kings have announced their replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell for the remainder of IPL 2025, with Australian Big Bash League hero Mitch Owen being drafted in by the franchise. IPL confirmed in a statement that Owen will be replacing Maxwell for the remainder of the season, receiving INR 3 crore. The all-rounder made a name for himself in this season's Big Bash, helping Hobart Hurricanes to the BBL14 title with a sparkling century in the final. Owen scored 108 off just 42 deliveries in the final in an innings that included 11 maximums, helping the Hurricanes chase down 183 in just 14.1 overs. It was the crowning achievement in a strong showing that saw Mitch Owen finish the season as the top-scorer in the tournament, finishing with 452 runs. Despite his powerful showing, Owen still awaits a debut for Australia in the shortest format. However, Owen's powerful batting has earned him a chance in the IPL, joining a PBKS team trying to reach their first IPL playoffs in 11 years. In his career in the T20 format, Owen has scored 646 runs at a strike-rate of 184 in 34 matches through his career. Owen is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League for the Peshawar Zalmi, having scored 101 runs in 6 innings at a strike-rate touching 200 this season. 23-year-old Owen joins forces with the greatest cricketer from his home territory of Tasmania, with Ricky Ponting in his first season as head coach with the Punjab team. Ponting also serves as head of strategy for Hobart Hurricanes, and has experience working with Owen in the past through the BBL team. He joins the strong Australian cohort already present within the PBKS camp. Maxwell had a quiet IPL season before his injury-enforced withdrawal caused due to a fractured finger, managing only 48 runs in seven matches at a strike-rate of less than run-a-ball. This included a string of six single-digit scores. Maxwell saw himself rotated with fellow Australian Josh Inglis in the middle order. The addition of Owen will provide a boost for Punjab Kings as the team tries to make the final push towards the playoffs. The Shreyas Iyer-led side prepares to their first match of the season at their secondary home base of Dharamsala, where they welcome Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday evening.
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
IPL 2025: Who is Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell's replacement signing at Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings on Sunday announced Australian youngster Mitchell Owen as the replacement for his senior compatriot and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was recently ruled out of the IPL 2025 season with an injury. The 23-year-old will travel from his current Pakistan base as he featured for Peshawar Zalmi as recently as Friday in Lahore. Who is Mitchell Owen? In January 2025, Owen made the headlines when he smashed the joint-fastest Big Bash League (BBL) century in the final for Hobart Hurricanes, leading them to the title triumph over Sydney Thunder. Owen obliterated the record books with his 39-ball century, equalling Craig Simmons' 39-ball ton fro BBL 03. The Tasmania-born batter made his BBL debut in 2021 but fell short of a consistent run. However, Owen ended up smashing the batting charts in BBL 14, scoring 452 runs, including two hundreds in 11 matches. Interestingly, despite only amassing over 600 runs in the format, the hard-hitting batter has already racked up two hundreds. Owen's cricket journey began with a state contract with Tasmania in 2020, an opportunity which came on the back of 415 runs at an average of 60 in the 2019-20 Under-19 National Championships. Owen has also made his mark in List A and First-Class cricket. He made his List A debut for Tasmania in February 2021 and his First-Class debut in October 2023 against South Australia.
