Kevin Pietersen announces himself with blistering 1st ODI ton on February 2, 2005: WATCH

outspoken invator of switch-hit, English cricketer Kevin Pietersen me his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2004. Despite ending series with an aver score of 104.0, Pietersen was t picked up for England's forthcoming tour of his birthplace, South Africa. On this day, in 2005, after copping much hate from public, Pietersen scored his first ODI century in 2nd ENG vs SA ODI at Bloemfontein.

This 96-ball 108* was met with even more hostility from public, who believed that South African native h betrayed country of his birth, but Pietersen persevered. He me 75 in next game at Cape Town, 100 from 69 at East London and closed out his series with 116 at Centurion Park. While series ended in a 1-4 defeat for England, it was a huge personal triumph for Pietersen and set tone for rest of his career.

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Kevin Pietersen career stats

Considered to be one of greatest batsmen in English cricket, Kevin Pietersen's career stats are a force to behold. Pietersen played a total of 104 Tests from his debut against Australia in 2005 to his last Test at Ashes in 2014. He retired with 8,181 Test runs, having scored at an aver of 47.2. His highest Test score is 227, against Australia in 2010-11 Ashes series. Pietersen also played 136 ODIs for England from 2004-2013. In that time, he me 4,440 runs for country at an aver of 40.73. His highest score in 50-over format is 130.

veteran batsman also played 37 T20Is for England, making 1176 runs in shortest format. His aver in T20Is was 37.93 while his strike rate was 141.51. Pietersen also h a flourishing franchise cricket career before his retirement, playing in IPL, BBL, PSL and CPL. He has 5,695 runs from 200 T20 games, scoring at an aver of 33.89 and with a strike rate of 136.89. 

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Kevin Pietersen rhis initiative and net worth 

According to wealtholi.com, Kevin Pietersen's net worth figures stand at $7.5 million. This includes Pietersen's salary from ECB as well as his earning from various T20 leagues he has been a part of. Pietersen was most expensive player at 2009 IPL auction, where he was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a staggering ₹7.55 crores.

Since his retirement, flamboyant cricketer has been working as a commentator and analyst. However, one of most well-kwn initiatives South Africa-born player has put his weight behind is Saving Our Rhis Africa & India (SORAI) initiative. Pietersen has constantly spoken out against rhiceros poaching. Besides, former player has set up  Umganu Lodge, a luxury resort at Kruger National Park. 

Disclaimer: above Kevin Pietersen net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

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