Pakistan vs England; 4th ODI

Published February 21, 2012

Kevin Pietersen hit his second successive century to help a resurgent England beat Pakistan by four wickets in the fourth and final day-night international here on Tuesday for a 4-0 whitewash.

The 31-year-old right-hander held the innings together during his 153-ball career-best 130 — his ninth one-day hundred — to help England chase down a 238-run target in 49.2 overs at Dubai Stadium.

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