Kevin Pietersen struck an imperious unbeaten 213 as England built a massive 306-run lead on day three of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Pietersen collected a six and 29 fours before rain prevented any play in the post-tea session. Alastair Cook went for 148 during the morning, but Paul Collingwood (42) and Ian Bell (41 not out) kept Pietersen company in stands of 101 and 99. It was the first time England had passed 500 in successive Ashes innings. Pietersen's double century was only the seventh by an England batsman in Australia and a magnificent return to form by the 30-year-old former captain, who was left out of the one-day team at the end of the English domestic season. He was back to his dominant best as he completed his first Test hundred since March 2009 in the sixth over of the day, having resumed on 85 not out. (BBC Sport)Sunday 5 December 2010
Ashes Latest: Kevin Pietersen double ton puts England on top
Kevin Pietersen struck an imperious unbeaten 213 as England built a massive 306-run lead on day three of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Pietersen collected a six and 29 fours before rain prevented any play in the post-tea session. Alastair Cook went for 148 during the morning, but Paul Collingwood (42) and Ian Bell (41 not out) kept Pietersen company in stands of 101 and 99. It was the first time England had passed 500 in successive Ashes innings. Pietersen's double century was only the seventh by an England batsman in Australia and a magnificent return to form by the 30-year-old former captain, who was left out of the one-day team at the end of the English domestic season. He was back to his dominant best as he completed his first Test hundred since March 2009 in the sixth over of the day, having resumed on 85 not out. (BBC Sport)