Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen continues his IPL journey with Punjab Kings (PBKS) after being retained for the IPL 2026 season at ₹3 Crore. Known for his explosive T20 hitting, strike-rate above 180 in global leagues, and handy medium-pace bowling, Owen adds strong depth to PBKS’ middle order and all-round options.
He made his IPL debut in 2025 for Punjab Kings and is now seen as one of the most exciting young power-hitters coming from Australia’s new generation.
IPL 2026 Contract Details
IPL 2026 Price & Team
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹3 Crore |
| Retained Status | Retained |
| IPL Debut | 2025 |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 16 September 2001 |
| Matches Played | 1 (IPL) |
Punjab Kings invested in Owen once again due to his outstanding rise in world T20 leagues.
Mitchell Owen: Rising Power-Hitter From Australia
Mitchell Owen was once a middle-order player in Tasmania’s domestic cricket, but a bold move to promote him as an opener changed his entire career. His back-to-back Big Bash centuries — 101 off 64* and a stunning 108 off 42 in the final — turned him into a global T20 attraction.
His brutal power, long reach, and clean ball-striking make him a natural six-hitter. Owen’s 180+ T20 strike rate across leagues (BBL, PSL, MLC, SA20) makes him one of the most destructive young hitters in world cricket.
He joined PBKS in IPL 2025 as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell and is now retained for IPL 2026 to bring extra firepower to Punjab’s lower-middle order.
Read more: IPL 2026 Auction Players List: All Teams
Mitchell Owen IPL Career Overview
IPL Batting Stats
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All IPL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
IPL Bowling Stats
| Season | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | 0 | – | – |
| All IPL | – | – | 0 | – | – |
Mitchell Owen T20 Career (Overall)
Overall T20 Stats (Global Leagues)
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 66 | 1179 | 108 | 23.11 | 180.82 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 88 |
T20 Bowling
| Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 467 | 746 | 28 | 5/17 | 26.64 | 9.58 |
Mitchell Owen IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹3.00 Cr | Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | ₹3.00 Cr | Punjab Kings |
Why PBKS Retained Mitchell Owen for IPL 2026
Key Strengths
1. Extreme Power-Hitting
Owen easily clears the ropes, especially against pace, making him a dangerous finisher.
2. Strike Rate Over 180 in T20 Cricket
His global T20 stats show that he can change games in just a few overs.
3. Handy Medium-Pace Option
Provides crucial overs as a sixth bowler, especially in middle overs.
5. Young but Experienced Across Big Leagues
Has played BBL, PSL, SA20, MLC — rare exposure for a 24-year-old.
Mitchell Owen’s Recent T20 Form (Last 5 Innings)
| Match | Runs | Wickets | Date | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes vs Renegades | 10 | 1/12 | 29 Dec 2025 | BBL |
| Hurricanes vs Scorchers | 6 | 1/16 | 26 Dec 2025 | BBL |
| Hurricanes vs Renegades | 0 | 0/7 | 21 Dec 2025 | BBL |
| Hurricanes vs Stars | 8 | – | 18 Dec 2025 | BBL |
| Hurricanes vs Thunder | 32 | – | 16 Dec 2025 | BBL |
His consistent hitting form keeps him in strong touch ahead of IPL 2026.
Outlook for IPL 2026
Mitchell Owen is expected to play a much larger role for PBKS in IPL 2026.
His ability to strike from ball one, along with his improving bowling, gives Punjab Kings an X-factor player for finishing duties.
If he adapts quickly to Indian conditions, he can become one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026.
