WATCH: Aamer Jamal picks maiden T20 fifer in BPL
The 27-year-old is representing Comilla Victorians
Pakistan all-rounder Aamer Jamal secured his first T20 five-wicket haul while representing Comilla Victorians in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), guiding his team to a crucial victory over the Khulna Tigers.
The pacer continued his successful winter, which included an impressive debut Test tour of Australia where he picked 18 wickets.
Defending 149 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Jamal was held back and brought on as the fifth change with Comilla Victorians already in a commanding position, having taken four wickets.
Initially, Jamal's spell faced challenges, with his second delivery being a no-ball and the ensuing free hit resulting in a six. However, two balls later, he regained control, dismissing Evin Lewis, who mistimed a pick-up shot and was caught on the leg side.
Jamal maintained his dominance from that point, turning the tide from conceding eight runs in his first two legal deliveries to taking 2-3 in his next 12. Mohammad Nawaz was the next to depart, trapped in front after missing his attempted leg-side clip. Although the Pakistan all-rounder reviewed the decision, it was to no avail, as ball-tracking suggested the ball would have hit the leg stump.
Faheem Ashraf provided some resistance for Khulna Tigers, hitting Jamal for a six over deep mid-wicket. However, he fell attempting another big shot one ball later, edging behind.
Jamal found himself on a hat-trick, with Nahidul Islam caught by Towhid Hridoy at deep mid-wicket, followed by Nasum Ahmed getting a leading edge to the same fielder, this time stationed at cover.
With Khulna Tigers nine down, Jamal had five balls left but couldn't complete the sixth, finishing with figures of 5-23. His performance was instrumental in Comilla Victorians winning by 34 runs.
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The 27-year-old has participated in three BPL games, proving economical but taking only one wicket in his first two outings. After being expensive in two outings for Pakistan in New Zealand, Jamal's return to form will strengthen his case for selection in this summer's T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA and the Caribbean.
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