BBL 2016/17: 5 defining moments from the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars last ball thriller

#4 Vintage KP turns back the clock

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Kevin Pietersen of the Stars celebrates with team mate James Faulkner after scoring a half century during the Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at Spotless Stadium on January 4, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) — Pietersen was the star for the Stars, scoring 60

England discard Kevin Pietersen walked in at No.3 at the fall of Maxwell. Wright continued his onslaught, smashing Cummins over long-on for six and a four off the next ball but departed soon after, offering a return catch to leg-break bowler Fawad Ahmed.

With both the openers back in the pavilion, Pietersen started cautiously as he combined with the experienced David Hussey for a brief 24-run partnership for the 3^rd wicket but the latter soon became Ahmed’s second victim when he played across the line to a tossed-up delivery. Joined by Faulkner, Pietersen swiftly changed gears, dominating a 56-run partnership with the former.

Erring in line and length, Sandhu bowled short and wide to concede 21 runs in the 15^th over as Pietersen raced past his fifty, hitting three boundaries and one over the ropes in the over. However, he was dismissed in the next over by a low full-toss from Watson.

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