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Pietersen celebrates double-century

12 April 2012

Kevin Pietersen completed his maiden Test match double-hundred as England continued to dominate the second Test against West Indies at Headingley.

The Hampshire batsman had managed 226 when, during a whirlwind stand with Liam Plunkett, he skied to deep extra-cover off Dwayne Bravo.

Pietersen left the field to a standing ovation, coinciding with England's declaration at 570 for seven, which meant Plunkett was unbeaten on a Test-best 44.

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