Punjab Kings has signed Mitchell Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who is out of the tournament due to a finger injury. Maxwell struggled with his form this season, scoring just 48 runs in 7 matches, with a high of 30. The team, led by Shreyas Iyer, hopes Owen will bring a much-needed boost.
Who is Mitchell Owen?
Owen is an Australian player born on 16 September 2001. He is a right-handed middle-order batsman who has experience playing in various T20 leagues. He has played for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Parll Royals in SA20. He was also part of the Peshawar Zalmi team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Owen’s T20 record includes 34 matches with 646 runs. His highest score is 108, achieved in the BBL 2024-25 final. Here are some key stats from his career:
- BBL: 24 matches, 531 runs, 2 centuries
- SA20: 3 matches, 14 runs
- PSL: 6 matches, 101 runs
UPDATE: Mitchell Owen replaces Glenn Maxwell for the rest of #TATAIPL 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/yX7Z8uamMt
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 4, 2025
Punjab Kings bought Glenn Maxwell for 4.2 crores in the IPL 2025 auction. Owen’s signing is a significant move for the team as they look to overcome Maxwell’s absence and improve their chances in the tournament.