England flop despite Pietersen ton

Kevin Pietersen ended the first barren run of his international career with a commanding 129 on the opening day in Napier, although his performance only went to highlight another woeful effort from England's top order in the series-deciding clash. Pietersen hauled the score from the depths of 4 for 3, as Tim Southee made an immediate impression on his Test debut with strikes at either end of the day, but New Zealand have gained a significant advantage on a surface where batsmen should fill their boots, reports Cricinfo.