Pietersen builds lead

Kevin Pietersen was unbeaten on 78 after escaping two possible dismissals on day two of the second test as England reached 191 for three when rain forced an early tea on Saturday at Edgbaston.

Kevin Pietersen was unbeaten on 78 after escaping two possible dismissals on day two of the second test as England reached 191 for three when rain forced an early tea on Saturday at Edgbaston.

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England, replying to Pakistan's record low of 72, were 119 runs ahead and well placed to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

Pietersen, nearing his first century in 23 test innings, was dropped three times and survived a possible dismissal off a dead ball, while Paul Collingwood had six. The only batsman to fall in the afternoon session was Jonathan Trott for 55. Pietersen was also dropped twice on Friday.

Brief score: Pakistan 72 v England 191-3 (J. Trott 55, K. Pietersen 78 not out)