Mitchell James Owen (born 16 September 2001) is an Australian cricketer. He made his Twenty20 debut on 12 January 2021, for the Hobart Hurricanes, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season. He made his international debut in 2025 against the West Indies. In 2026, he recorded the highest individual Major League Cricket score, scoring 155 of 68 balls for Washington Freedom, breaking the record of 151 by Finn Allen.
Domestic career He made his List A debut on 22 February 2021, for Tasmania in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup. He made his First-class cricket debut for Tasmania on 3 October 2023 against South Australia, in the 2023–24 Sheffield Shield season.
On 21 December 2024, Owen made 101 not out to lead the Hobart Hurricanes to an eight-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers. His 101 came off 64 balls, including five sixes and nine fours.
On 27 January 2025, Owen equalled the record for the fastest BBL century in the final of the 2024–25 season against the Sydney Thunder, eventually recording 108 runs off 42 balls and leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden title.
In June 2026, Owen hit 155 off 68 balls while playing for Washington Freedom against MI New York in the 5th match, breaking the record for the highest score in Major League Cricket history.
International career In June 2025, Owen earned his maiden international call up; being named Australian T20I squad for the tour of the West Indies in July.
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