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Flintoff contributed a superb 78 off 70 balls in a 158-run stand with man-of-the-match Pietersen that helped England reach 275 for four and then claimed two for 46 as South Africa were dismissed for 255.

"The man is a superstar," said Pietersen, who scored 90 not out and took two wickets. "Some people are born into this world who are just superstars and the ability he has with that cricket ball when he bowls is just second to none, it's absolutely phenomenal."

He added: "He can bowl in practice with one arm and still hit a length and I'm fortunate to have a bloke like that who I can ask to knock the stumps over at the death and he bowls those kind of deliveries at the death - he's brilliant."

Flintoff's innings was also his first half-century since scoring an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand in Hobart more than a year ago while Friday night's triumph also marked a successful return to one-day international cricket for Steve Harmison.

The Durham fast bowler claimed two for 43 from his 10 overs only 24 hours after agreeing to reverse his decision of two years ago to retire from one-day international cricket following an approach by Pietersen.

England's new captain confirmed 29-year-old Harmison would be available this winter and believes his comeback can only strengthen the one-day options.

"This is the stage he belongs on, not playing for Durham in front of 34 people, he should be playing in front of 34,000, 40,000 or 50,000, that's where Steve Harmison belongs," said Pietersen.

"Steve wants to play for England, he wants to play on the biggest stage, which is where he's performing on at the moment."