Pietersen double century keeps England on top

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Kevin Pietersen replaced Alastair Cook as Australia's tormentor with a majestic double century as England took a commanding first innings lead before rain curtailed the third day of the second Ashes test on Sunday.

The 30-year-old Pietersen looked hungry for more on 213 not out alongside Ian Bell on 41 as England moved to 551-4 and a lead of 306 when the rain came down at tea break and prevented any further play.

England declared on 551 in the corresponding test four years ago and incredibly lost by six wickets but Australia, who made 245 in their first innings, can hope for a draw at best in this contest.

Image: England batsman Kevin Pietersen celebrates scoring a double century against Australia on the third day of the second Ashes cricket Test match in Adelaide on December 5, 2010. In response to Australia's first innings total of 245 all out, England were 551-4 at stumps Day 3.

Text: Reuters

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