Newton, BC – May 25, 2025
It was one of those days at Newton Athletic Park where the crowd wasn’t sure whether to watch the game or just keep their eyes on Aryan Sidhu’s bat — because frankly, that thing was doing all the talking.

In Match 2022 of the 2025 BCMCL Premier Division, streamed live on Matchvue, Pakcan I chased down a target of 225 with just the right mix of chaos, composure, and comedy, defeating Surrey Hawks II by 4 wickets — and more importantly, with 9.1 overs to spare and plenty of popcorn-worthy moments for the viewers.

Surrey Hawks II: Started Like a Rocket, Landed Like a Kite
The Hawks walked out to bat looking sharp — hair gelled, shirts tucked, confidence high. Rajesh Kumar decided it was “powerplay, not prayer time” and launched a blistering 44 off 29 balls, while Vishal Manhas showed he’s got the muscle, smacking 63 off 56, including 6 sixes. We’re not saying Matchvue’s drone camera flinched, but it definitely looked nervous.

At 171 for 4, the Hawks seemed on course for 260+, but then came the legendary middle-order wobble. Rajan Didhra, apparently allergic to runs, took 9 balls to score none. Manjit S Guraya, the skipper, took one ball to do the same, probably just to show solidarity.

They folded for 224 in 47.3 overs, leaving fans wondering if the team bus had somewhere to be.

But let’s not take anything away from Amit-Nikhil Deora, who bowled like he was double-parked — 4 wickets for 47 runs in 7.3 overs. He even got a run-out assist. Someone get this guy a samosa.

Pakcan I Innings: Aryan Sidhu Enters the Chat
Chasing 225, Pakcan I decided to test the nerves of their fans and give Hawks II a false sense of hope. They lost three wickets for 32 runs. Most batters came, saw, and promptly left — including Inder Mohan, who got out for a duck that might sue for defamation.

Then walked in Aryan Sidhu — or as Matchvue viewers started calling him, “The Run Machine in Human Form.”
What followed was a masterclass in controlled carnage:

118 runs off 115 balls

Just 2 fours, but 9 sixes — because clearly, boundaries are too mainstream.

His strike rate? A breezy 102.61. His style? Street meets stadium.

While others poked and prodded, Aryan just launched. Surrey Hawks bowlers started looking up before they even appealed — just in case the ball was still flying.

A Little Drama for Flavor
Even with Aryan doing most of the work, there was room for drama.
At 202 for 6, with Aryan gone and pressure building, Zeeshan Wahla Muhammad walked in like he had a dinner reservation.
With 31 not out off 26 balls, and three crunching sixes, Zeeshan sealed the game and probably earned Aryan’s friendship for life.

Bloopers, Brilliance, and Banter — All on Matchvue
Matchvue’s cameras caught it all — the sixes, the collapses, the reactions, and the mini huddle therapy sessions after every misfield. Surrey Hawks went from threatening to thoughtful in about 10 overs.

Final Word: A Match Made for the Reels
This wasn’t just a match. It was content. TikTok-worthy moments, Instagrammable shots, and enough drama to get its own documentary on Matchvue Originals (not yet a thing, but it should be).

Pakcan I finished at 225/6 in 40.5 overs, and we imagine they’re still celebrating Aryan somewhere on 80th Avenue.

If you missed it live — don’t worry. Catch the replay, highlights, and player interviews on www.Matchvue.com, where every match isn’t just watched… it’s remembered. #matchvue #bcmcl #pakcancricket #SurreyHawks #cricket #ipl2025 – Goldie Dhillon