#kevin pietersen

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Pietersen's Caught-Behind Reprieve — India vs England, Chennai 2012

India vs England

13 December 2012

Kevin Pietersen was given not out on a caught-behind appeal from India when replays and Hot Spot suggested an edge. India reviewed — DRS backed England, leaving the not-out standing under inconclusive evidence rules. Pietersen went on to score 186, one of his finest Test innings, and England won the match. India felt DRS inconsistencies had cost them a crucial wicket at a defining moment.

#kevin pietersen#chennai#caught behind

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Switch Hit Legality Debate — KP and the Laws

England vs New Zealand

June 2008

Kevin Pietersen's revolutionary switch hit raised questions about LBW law, wide calls, and field placement when a batsman changes from right to left-handed mid-delivery.

#switch hit#kevin pietersen#reverse sweep

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Kevin Pietersen Invents the Switch Hit

England vs New Zealand

2008-06-15

Kevin Pietersen stunned cricket by switching from right-handed to left-handed mid-delivery to smash Scott Styris for six, effectively inventing the 'switch hit.'

#kevin-pietersen#switch-hit#invention

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Kevin Pietersen's 158 — The Innings That Won England the Ashes

England vs Australia

2005-09-12

Kevin Pietersen made 158 in his first Ashes Test appearance at The Oval — including sixes off Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath — to help England draw the final Test and win their first Ashes since 1987.

#kevin-pietersen#158#ashes-2005