Cricket Viral Video: One of the most memorable clashes between Pietersen and McGrath occurred during the legendary Ashes series in 2005, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test series in history. The significant encounter took place on Day 1 of the first match at Lord’s, marking Pietersen’s first delivery faced by McGrath in a Test match, the debut of Kevin. England was facing a challenging situation, having lost their top-order batsmen quickly with only 18 runs on the board. However, Pietersen swiftly took control of the situation and began constructing innings to revive England’s fortunes.
McGrath brings Kevin on knees
Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, marked his Test debut during the Ashes 2005 at Lord’s, London, showcasing his immense talent as a 25-year-old batsman. In that particular match, Australia batted first and were dismissed for a mere 190 runs on the opening day. However, England’s response began with a shaky start, losing three wickets for just 18 runs. It was at this crucial moment that debutant Kevin Pietersen stepped onto the crease. Facing formidable bowlers like Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, Pietersen encountered McGrath, who had recently made history by becoming the first Australian to claim 500 Test wickets.
Displaying determination and resilience, the right-handed batsman valiantly led England’s recovery from a position of 21-5, guiding them to a respectable total of 155 all out. However, during the team’s struggle at 93-7, Kevin Pietersen found himself narrowly avoiding a potentially serious blow from a delivery by Glenn McGrath. As McGrath approached his bowling stride, Pietersen stepped away towards his left side. Misinterpreting Pietersen’s movement as an intentional attempt to create space, the Australian pace maestro unleashed the ball towards Pietersen’s body. It was later revealed that Pietersen had actually moved due to some disturbance in the sightscreen, unrelated to the bowler’s actions.
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Out of the eight encounters between Pietersen and McGrath in Test cricket, the legendary Australian bowler managed to dismiss Pietersen on five occasions. While there were a few notable exchanges between them, it can be acknowledged that Pietersen didn’t have a consistent upper hand over McGrath in the realm of red-ball cricket.
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