5 of Kevin Pietersen’s most memorable innings in England

The explosive batsman wowed supporters during his time in the England side.

Published Mar 17, 2018

Kevin Pietersen was one of the best players of his generation (Empics)

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen appears to have called time on his career following a stint in the Pakistan Super League.

While his off-field exploits may mark him out as one of the era’s more controversial players, his explosive strokeplay left fans in this country on the edge of their seats.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at five of his most memorable knocks in England.

1. 158 v Australia, The Oval, September 2005

CRICKET England 65 — Kevin Pietersen walks off after his Ashes-clinching innings (Rui Vieira/PA)

2. 149 v South Africa, Headingley, August 2012

Cricket – 2012 Investec Test Series – Second Test – England v South Africa – Day Three – Headingley — Kevin Pietersen celebrates his century (PA Archive)

3. 110 not out v New Zealand, Chester-le-Street, June 2008

Kevin Pietersen sends a switch hit over the rope (Owen Humphreys/PA)

4. 202 not out v India, Lord’s, July 2011

Cricket – npower First Test – Day Two – England v India – Lord’s — Kevin Pietersen celebrates his double century at Lord’s (Anthony Devlin/PA)

5. 355 not out v Leicestershire, The Oval, May 2015

Cricket – LV= County Championship – Division Two – Day 3 – Surrey v Leicestershire – The Kia Oval — Kevin Pietersen hits another big shot in his record knock (John Walton/PA)