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Pietersen was denied a fairytale return to the ranks when he perished on 97 going for a six to bring up three figures for the second time in just six months. But, having dug England out of a hole in his first innings since relinquishing the captaincy, he reckons the tourists should not underestimate their score of 236 for five.

"You can't play as nicely as you would expect to on a day one Test wicket," Pietersen reflected. "But given how slow the outfield is, we are in a pretty good position."

Pietersen skied left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn attempting a repeat of his huge six the previous ball and a fourth consecutive boundary.

"It's the way I play," added Pietersen. "I got to 97 playing that way. So it just wasn't meant to be. No drama.

"I love scoring runs, I love playing for England. If someone had said to me a month ago when it was all kicking off that I would get 97, I would have been a very happy boy."