Ishant strikes, Pietersen out for 76
January 23, 2013  15:16
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England 221-5 (46 overs) vs India

44 runs from the last four overs as England have forced their way back in the contest.

Ishant replaces Ahmed and Root paddle scoops the first ball over short fine leg fielder for a boundary. Two balls later Pietersen smashes it over the off-side for a boundary and then clubs the next delivery over midwicket for a huge six.

But Ishant gets his revenge as he bowls Pietersen with a quick yorker, who walks back after a superb innings of 76 from 93 balls.

Pietersen and Root provided England with the much-needed boost as they put on 78 runs in 56 balls for the fifth wicket.

Jos Buttler is the new batsman for England and he has the reputation of being a hard hitting batsman.

16 runs from the over but importantly India bagged the wicket of KP.
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