Birmingham Phoenix have signed opening batter Mitch Owen and seamer Lucy Hamilton for the 2026 Hundred season.
Owen has made 16 appearances for Australia in the white-ball formats since making his debut in July.
The 24-year-old was the top run-scorer in the 2024-25 Big Bash League and propelled Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden title with a 39-ball century in the final, the joint-fastest in the history of the competition.
Uncapped compatriot Hamilton, 19, has played 21 games for Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League over the last four seasons, and is the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in the tournament’s history.
“Lucy and Mitch are two players we’re delighted to bring into the Phoenix environment,” said Phoenix performance director James Thomas.
“Lucy is a talented young bowler with great potential, and we believe this is the perfect setting for her to continue her development.
“Mitch adds power, versatility and competitive edge to our men’s squad, and his skillset suits the Hundred format extremely well.”
Hamilton joins Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer and Ellyse Perry at Phoenix women, while Owen is the third signing for the Phoenix men’s side after Rehan Ahmed and Jacob Bethell.
The men’s team are permitted to make one further signing prior to the Hundred’s inaugural auction, where the remainder of the squad line-ups will be decided.
