This should be one of the best moments in Tasmania's cricketing history! Hobart Hurricanes break the 14-year jinx and win the BBL Trophy for the first time! Mitchell Owen just destroyed any hopes of Sydney Thunder with the fastest-ever BBL century and a record joint-fastest BBL hundred. That is the end of an enthraling BBL Season 14. Time to bid adieu to everyone!
For me, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh and scorer/analyst Paras Yadav, who brought you all the live-action of this cracking finale. We will meet again. Until then, its cheers!
Nathan Ellis collects the BIG BASH LEAGUE 2024-25 Championship and the rest of the Hurricanes' teammates join him at the party right at the centre of the podium. The fireworks begin, and the celebrations start as well.
Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes Captain): "I think Mitchy summed it up. Pretty surreal feeling. First, I would like to congratulate the Thunder for a brave season. It is not a secret you guys were thrown a lot of hurdles, you scrapped all the way here, we will see you next year here. Would like to thank the sponsors.
A big thank to the boys, I have been in absolute awe of you guys. The only word I can come up today is proud. We played bloody brilliant cricket this year, and we deserve to be here tonight.
I can't go a moment without thanking the Hobart faithful. This one is for all fans in Tasmania, all the past players and everyone who has been involved in the Hurricanes.
I am not going to stand here and say that I ran the ship and got us here. We had an amazing staff, great leadership in the group. As a captain I am lucky, feels surreal but very proud."
Time for Hobart Hurricanes players to collect their winners medals.
Time for the match officials to collect their medals.
David Warner (Sydney Thunder Captain): "Yeah, thanks! First of all, congratulations to Nathan Ellis and Hobart Hurricanes. What a fantastic innings from Mitchell Owen. Congrats, mate! That was a phenomenal hitting from Owen. As an opposition player, it was just sensational.
Thanks to our sponsors and players as well. The boys have been outstanding. We wanted to show attitude and got that. Thanks to the crowd who've come in big numbers and brought in a lot of enthusiasm through the competition.
As a player who has played for Australia for a while, I wanted to share my energy back here. I had much fun; being among the guys made it worthwhile. The group has made me feel welcome."
Mitchell Owen (POTF): "Incredible feeling. I am lost for words. Not sure how to put it together. Super grateful to the fans, you have been super loud.
(On his incredible innings) Feels like a long time ago to be honest (Chuckles). I was just trying to do what I have been doing all tournament, glad that it came off today."