Pakistan outdone by England in ODIs
Pietersen hit 130 off 153 balls,
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Kevin Pietersen obtained his 2nd 100 in as many matches as England defeat Pakistan by 4 wickets on Tuesday to whitewash the one-day international series 4-0.
Pietersen struck 130 off 153 balls, his highest ODI score, and he partnered with Craig Kieswetter (43) for a 109-run partnership as England surpassed Pakistan's total of 237 with four balls still left at Dubai Sport City.
It was England's first whitewash against Pakistan in a limited-over series in 25 years.
"It was a really good comeback," England captain Alastair Cook said. "I said at the beginning of series that if we are going to turn this around, we need people to stand up and be counted. I think a number of us have done that in the side. Pakistan had won 14 out of 15 one-dayers in a row. For us to win 4-0 in subcontinent-like conditions is a fantastic achievement for us."
Previously, Pakistan were bowled out for 237 on the final ball of the innings after Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq reached half-centuries.
Ali (58) and Shafiq (65) made 111 for the second wicket to provide Pakistan a foundation, but England's bowling assault turned the runs in the middle order.
Jade Dernbach had taken 4-45, while Danny Briggs, making his international debut, concluded with 2-39.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq kept the innings in one piece with 46 from 52 balls but wickets kept going down around him.
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