Top 5 Greatest Kevin Pietersen Test innings

4. 158 runs v Australia at Oval (2005):

After being deprived of coveted Urn for nearly two decades, England was standing at 2-1 going into the Oval test. But, Australians endowed with fighting and never say die attitude were not ready to give up. But, the right-hander, playing his first series then tranquil his magic as he muttered a brute knock of 158 runs after coming to the crease when England was struggling at 126-5. KP’s vigil ensured a draw and thereby England scripted history. The cricket pundits spotted the implausible talent of the South Africa born English batsman who had the possession of destructive repertoire of strokes with which he awed even the greats of the game namely Lee, McGrath and Warne.

Watch: Kevin Pietersen’s 158 runs v Australia at Oval (2005):