BBL Live Score: Hurricanes Win Championship

The Hobart Hurricanes have won the Big Bash League (BBL) championship for the first time, defeating the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets with 35 balls remaining in a thrilling final match at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart.

Riley Meredith's exceptional bowling spell set the tone for the Hurricanes' victory, taking 3 wickets in his 4-over spell, including a stunning yorker to dismiss Sam Billings. Meredith's brilliance continued as he claimed two more wickets, including Oliver Davies and George Garton, in the 19th over, restricting the Thunder's batting lineup. Nathan Ellis also starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets to help the Hurricanes restrict the Thunder to a total of 183 runs.

Despite the Thunder's competitive total, led by Jason Sangha's 67 off 42 balls, the Hurricanes' batting lineup proved to be too strong. Mitchell Owen's century, scored in just 42 balls, was the foundation of the Hurricanes' victory. Owen's innings featured 11 sixes and six fours, with most of his sixes coming through mid-wicket. The Hurricanes captain, Nathan Ellis, praised Owen's performance, calling it "outrageous" and saying that he's been exceptional throughout the tournament.

The team's victory was met with huge applause and fireworks, and the supporters lifted their caps in celebration. The Hurricanes' win marked a historic moment for the team, and they will look to build on this success in future tournaments. The BBL live score update showed the total score at the end of the match as 185/3 for Hobart Hurricanes and 182/7 for Sydney Thunder.

The Hobart Hurricanes' championship win is a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the tournament. The team's exceptional performance, led by Mitchell Owen's outstanding batting and Riley Meredith's brilliant bowling, made them deserving winners of the BBL championship.