Runs will count subject to the victory, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 – Cricket News Update
Kevin Pietersen thrashed 175 runs and shared a 350-run partnership for the third-wicket with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/IR-Bell-c1597, but stated that their efforts will only bear fruit when the English win the fourth npower Test.
India grabbed two early wickets on the second day of the fourth Test at Kennington Oval, London, on August 19, 2011, and came back in the match.
Ian Bell and Pietersen stabilised the innings with dedication and took England to a strong position.
Pietersen had to depart at 175 runs, while Bell was still playing at 181 runs and their solid partnership has almost shattered the dreams of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 winning the fourth Test.
England was placed well at the close of the second day’s play after they scored 457 runs for the loss of just three wickets.
Indian bowlers were at the receiving end once again as the English batsmen did not give any leeway after the first two wickets.
The visitors have already lost three consecutive Tests of the four-match series and England is going ahead for a whitewash by winning the ongoing match.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in the Ashes 2006-7, where they were beaten all ends up and the hosts claimed a whitewash after humiliating them 5-0.
Pietersen was a member of the losing side but performed well with the bat and was the highest scorer for England, posting 490 runs at an average of 54.44 runs.
Recalling their debacle, Pietersen shared that he wanted to achieve the same results against India.
"I've been on the receiving end of a whitewash, but it's not for us to worry about what's happening in the Indian rooms; it's for us to make sure we win the first hour tomorrow and over the next three days we get the 20 Indian wickets," shared Pietersen.
Pietersen also stated that he will feel proud of his innings along with Bell, which will only count once England comes out victorious.
"As long as we make that count and win the Test match, then yes. If we don't win the Test match, then no,” he shared.
England will enter the third day of the Test with the determination of piling up enough runs so their bowlers can get the 20 Indian wickets and win the match.
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