Pietersen unbeaten on 138

November 25, 2012 11:36

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England 1st inns: 298-4 (94.3 ovs) vs India 327

England lose the wicket of Jonny Bairstow off the final ball of the morning session. He is caught off a leading edge at silly point for nine to give Ojha his third wicket of the innings.

Pietersen is still giving the Indian bowlers some punishment out in the middle to finish unbeaten on 138 (178 balls, 17x4, 1x6) at the lunch break.

The session belonged to India completely and was only spoilt somewhat with two quick wickets towards the end of the session.

Cook continued his good run with the bat before he was dismissed for 122 by Ashwin.

England dominated the morning session as they hammered 120 runs in 29.3 overs while losing two wickets in the process.

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