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.

An inspired Mitchell Owen produces the equal-fastest ever Big Bash century to lift the Hobart Hurricanes a maiden BBL title with victory over the Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval.

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.

Mitch Owen scored a stunning century as Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Thunder to win their first-ever Big Bash League title

Mitchell Owen smashes a scintillating 39-ball century to lead Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden Big Bash League title.

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.