Top 3 batting performances of Kevin Pietersen in T20Is

Regarded as one of the greatest English batters, Kevin Pietersen was born on 27 July 1980. A right-handed middle-order batter, who can also bowl handy off-spin deliveries, represented the Three Lions in all formats of the game between 2005 and 2014. He also served as the captain of the English Test team and ODI team for a brief period.

Pietersen has played 277 international matches and accumulated 13,797 runs, including 32 centuries and 67 half-centuries. In 37 T20I matches, Pietersen has scored 1176 runs with the help of seven fifties. Notably, he was named Player of the Series for his performance in the 2010 World T20, which helped England win their maiden ICC trophy.
As the legendary cricketer celebrates his 44th birthday, let’s take a look at his top three batting performances in the shorter format.

Here are Kevin Pietersen’s top 3 batting performances in T20Is

3. 62*(52) vs Pakistan, 2012, Abu Dhabi

Kevin Pietersen scored an unbeaten 62 off 52 balls in the third T20I of England’s tour of the United Arab Emirates against Pakistan. There was little contribution from the rest and as a result, England was reduced to 129/6 in 20 overs. However, the English bowlers put up a brilliant performance to clinch a thrilling five-run win and seal the series. Pietersen was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.

2. 73*(52) vs Pakistan, 2010, Barbados (World Cup)

Pietersen was the second-highest run-scorer in the 2010 World Cup. One of his standout performances in the tournament was against Pakistan in the group stage, where he scored an unbeaten 73 off 52 balls. His impressive knock helped England chase down a target of 148 in a final-over thriller.

1. 79(37) vs Zimbabwe, 2007, Cape Town (World Cup)

England would have suffered an embarrassing defeat against Zimbabwe in the 2007 World Cup had Pietersen not scored a half-century and Dimitri Mascarenhas not taken a three-wicket haul. On the back of Pietersen’s 79 off just 37 balls, England posted 188/9 in the first innings. In reply, Zimbabwe were restricted to 138/7 and the English side won by 50 runs. Pietersen was named Player of the Match.

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