IPL 2025: Who Is Mitchell Owen? Everything You Need To Know About Punjab Kings' Debutant

In IPL 2025, Mitchell Owen was signed by the Punjab Kings as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out due to a finger fracture.

Owen's addition brings a fresh dynamic to the team, offering both explosive batting and handy medium-pace bowling. His inclusion is seen as a strategic move, especially with the playoffs approaching. Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for the Punjab Kings on Sunday in Jaipur.

Who Is Mitchell Owen?

Born on September 16, 2001, in Hobart, Tasmania, Mitchell James Owen is a 23-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer. Standing at 1.94 meters (6 feet 4 inches), Owen began his professional cricket journey with the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL), making his T20 debut on January 12, 2021. He later debuted in List A and first-class cricket for Tasmania.

Owen is known for his explosive batting, boasting a T20 strike rate of 183.80, with two centuries and a highest score of 108. His bowling adds depth to his profile, with 10 wickets in T20s at an economy rate of 9.63.

Owen's cricketing prowess came to the forefront during the 2024–25 BBL season, where he scored a record-equalling 39-ball century in the final, leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever title. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and caught the attention of franchises worldwide. Subsequently, he secured contracts with the Paarl Royals in South Africa's SA20 league and Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

With his aggressive batting style and all-round capabilities, he could be a game-changer for the Punjab Kings as they aim for their first IPL title. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Mitchell Owen to see if he can replicate his domestic success on the grand stage of the IPL.