The fourth Test of the ongoing India-England series with be played at The Oval from September 2. The five-match series is locked at 1-1.
On Tuesday, Kevin Pietersen shared a video on Twitter in which he is seen visiting The Oval and recalling his fond memories at one of England’s most renowned cricket stadiums. Speaking about how he outfoxed Dhoni, Pietersen revealed:
Dhoni was batting on a brilliant 92. However, he perished to part-time spinner Pietersen, trying to hit the bowler out of the park. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s knock came off only 81 balls and featured nine fours and four sixes.
Pietersen also shone with the bat, scoring a hundred in the second innings as the high-scoring encounter ended in a draw. India won the series 1-0, and it remains the last instance of India beating England in England.
I was lucky enough to get that 158: Kevin Pietersen on his memorable ton at The Oval
It was at The Oval that Pietersen scored a brilliant 158 in the fifth Test of the iconic 2005 Ashes. The draw at The Oval saw England lift the urn for the first time in 18 years.
Looking back at his fond memories of the place, Pietersen said:
The former England captain described The Oval as a ground on which dreams have been created. He elaborated:
The South African-born former cricketer is regarded as one of the finest batters to have played for England. He scored 8181 runs in 104 Tests at an average of 47.29.
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