Top 5 Kevin Pietersen knocks in international cricket

#4 130 vs Pakistan (2012) – ODI

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In 2012, England were whitewashed by Pakistan in the 3-Test match series. However, in the ODI series, England came back storming and won the first three ODIs.

In the fourth ODI, Pakistan won the toss and batted first. A disciplined effort from England bowlers, kept the hosts down to 237. Chasing a tricky total, Pietersen opened the batting and lost his partner Alastair Cook on the second ball of the innings. The visitors were further reduced to 68/4 in the 16th over.

However, Pietersen controlled the innings superbly and scored 130 off 153 balls. He struck 12 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. He single-handedly took England home and helped the visitors to a 4-0 series win over Pakistan.

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