With England already 72 runs ahead at the start of day three in Adelaide, Australia need wickets - but Ryan Harris is frustrated when an lbw appeal against Kevin Pietersen fails after being reviewed by the TV umpire
After his early reprieve, an exultant Pietersen completes his first Test century since March 2009 - his third against Australia and 17th against all opposition, the same total as England great Denis Compton
England's supporters rise in acclaim as Pietersen reaches three figures for the second time at the Adelaide Oval, having made 158 on the same ground four years ago
After 1,058 unbeaten minutes at the crease in Brisbane and Adelaide, England opener Alastair Cook finally departs when an inside edge is spectacularly taken by Australia keeper Brad Haddin
Cook goes for 148 after a third-wicket stand of 175 with Pietersen, but Australia's celebrations are muted with England already over 100 runs in front
The agony continues for Australia as Peter Siddle tries to shake up Pietersen with some short-pitched bowling and is pulled dismissively for two consecutive boundaries
Left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty has a nice action but a lack of flight and guile means he is picked off easily by Pietersen and Paul Collingwood, putting his Test career in jeopardy after only two appearances
Earlier in the day, Australia Test legend Shane Warne offers advice to English spin prospect Scott Borthwick - how Australia must wish Warne was still playing Test cricket
On the ground where he made a double century in a losing cause four years ago, Paul Collingwood looks in good nick right from the start of his innings as England go into lunch on 449-3
Australia turn to all-rounder Shane Watson following the re-start and the switch pays off as he cuts one back from outside off stump to trap Collingwood lbw for 42 and end his 101-run partnership with Pietersen
Short leg Simon Katich, already limping after being struck by a shot from Alastair Cook on the second day, is forced to take hurried evasive action as Pietersen continues his onslaught to push England's total towards 500
Pietersen's face wears a wide smile of satisfaction after he pushes a single to mid-off to carry him to 200 not out - his second double century in Tests, and featuring a six and 29 fours
Ian Bell plays a series of thoroughbred strokes as he keeps Pietersen company through to tea - England adding 102 during the afternoon session for the loss of Collingwood
The dark clouds which gather over the Adelaide Oval are in marked contrast to the blazing sunshine of the second day and play is held up when rain starts falling during the tea interval
With the players off the field, fans have to find ways to amuse themselves - but their wait for a re-start is in vain as the umpires eventually call off play for the day
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