England, SA second test ends in a draw

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The second test between England and South Africa ended in a draw o the fifth and final day of the match here at the at the Headingley o Monday Earlier, Kevin Pietersen enjoyed rare success as a bowler and Stuart Broad took four quick wickets to give South Africa some anxious moments just before tea. Despite their efforts, the match was almost certain to end in a draw. South Africa were 239 for seven at tea, a lead of 233 with a possible 44 overs remaining. Pietersen followed up a thrilling century in the first innings by taking the first three wickets with his occasional off-spin bowling. He had never taken more than one wicket in an innings in 87 previous Test matches. While Pietersen prised open the South African batting, dismissing Jacques Rudolph, Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, he leaked runs with some loose deliveries. After he had taken three for 52 in nine overs, captain Andrew Strauss took him off and brought back fast bowler Broad. With his fourth ball Broad trapped AB de Villiers leg before wicket.