IPL 2025: Who Is Mitchell Owen? Everything You Need To Know About Punjab Kings Debutant
Mitchell Owen, a 23-year-old youngster from Hobart, Australia, Is a powerful right-handed batter and seam-bowling option, has been signed for Rs 3 crore.
Owen comes into the IPL spotlight following a sensational 2024/25 Big Bash League season where he scored 452 runs at an average of 45.20 and a stunning strike rate of 203.60, including two centuries.
Before being signed by Punjab Kings, Owens was palkying his trade in the Pakistan Super League where he was a part of the Peshawar Zalmi team. The Aussie was signed up by the Punjab franchise as a replacement player for the injured Glenn Maxwell.
While he is all set to make his mark in PSL he already has stints in SA20 and PSL where he had mixed outcomes with his performance. However his potential was enough to earn him spots in both leagues. Across 34 T20 matches, Owen has racked up 646 runs and picked up 10 wickets.
Owen has anhis intimidating presence at the crease and is known for his brutal hitting. His aggressive style, using long handle, and handy bowling make him a promising T20 asset.
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