BBL 2024-25: Prize Money, Award-Winners, Records & Stats – Complete Details
Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder to lift their maiden BBL title.
The 14th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) culminated with the Hobart Hurricanes clinching their maiden title in style. Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the Bellerive Oval, they defeated the Sydney Thunder by seven wickets with 35 balls to spare, capping off an unforgettable season.
Hobart Hurricanes’ Road to Glory
Electing to field first, the Hurricanes faced an aggressive start by the Thunder, who raced to 58/0 in the powerplay. Jason Sangha’s 67 and a solid opening partnership set the Thunder up for a big total. However, Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith turned the game around with crucial breakthroughs, limiting the Thunder to 182/7.
In reply, Mitchell Owen played a record-breaking knock, smashing 108 off just 42 balls, including 11 sixes. His 39-ball century ensured the Hurricanes chased down the target in just 14.1 overs, securing their first-ever BBL trophy.
BBL 2024-25 Final Award Winners
- Player of the Match: Mitchell Owen (108 off 42)
- Champions: Hobart Hurricanes
- Runners-up: Sydney Thunder
BBL 2024-25 Player of the Tournament
- Winner: Mitchell Owen (452 runs in 11 innings, Avg: 45.20, SR: 203.60)
Top Records and Stats of BBL 2024-25
Here’s a look at the standout performers and records of the season:
| Achievement | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Highest Run-Scorer | Mitchell Owen (452 runs, SR: 203.60) |
| Highest Individual Score | Steven Smith (121* vs Scorchers) |
| Most Sixes | Mitchell Owen (36 sixes) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Nathan McAndrew (5/16 vs Stars) |
| Most Wickets | Jason Behrendorff (17 wickets) |
| Most Catches | Glenn Maxwell (14 catches) |
| Most Dismissals (Wicketkeeper) | Josh Philippe (13 dismissals) |
Prize Money for Champions and Runners-up
The champions, Hobart Hurricanes, were rewarded handsomely for their victory, receiving 5,00,000 Australian dollars, equivalent to ₹2,71,76,610 in Indian currency. The runners-up, Sydney Thunder, did not go empty-handed, earning 2,20,000 Australian dollars or ₹1,19,57,708.
