Sydney Thunder captain David Warner and Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis in Hobart ahead of the BBL Final. Picture: Linda Higginson. The Thunder will hope the backs-against-the-wall mentality which has been the cornerstone of their campaign can help them silence the purple army at Ninja Stadium on Monday night.

Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title, securing a seven-wicket victory against Sydney Thunder in the 14th tournament final at Bellerive Oval.

The Hurricanes have won their past three matches against the Thunder, with all three of those victories coming at Ninja Stadium. Hobart won the previous clash between the two sides this season on January 10 by six wickets with 19 balls remaining with their other scheduled fixture at ENGIE Stadium abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

Jason Sangha was captain the night Sydney Thunder was skittled for 15. Then, he spent years out of the team. As LACHLAN MCKIRDY explains, it’s why he’s savouring every moment of his first BBL final. Jason Sangha has almost experienced it all at the Sydney Thunder.

Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.