Kieswetter and Pietersen seal England's first global title

May 16, 2010

Paul Collingwood won the toss and opted to field in the final•Getty Images

Shane Watson was one of them, caught by Graeme Swann at slip off a rebound from Craig Kieswetter•AFP

But his innings was cut short by a brilliant catch from Collingwood off Graeme Swann•AFP

Cameron White chipped in with another quickfire innings, scoring 30 off 19 and added 50 with David Hussey•Getty Images

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Kieswetter was Man of the Match for his 69, which helped England seal the game with three overs to spare•AFP

...and celebrated his team's first global title•AFP

Ryan Sidebottom delivered the perfect start for England, nipping out two early wickets•AFP

England had plenty of support in the stands at the Kensington Oval•AFP

David Hussey took charge of rebuilding his team's innings•Getty Images

David Hussey was run out in the final over, having made 59 from 54 to help his team post a competitive score•AFP

But Kevin Pietersen looked in imperious touch from the outset•AFP

Clarke ran out of options in the wake of England's clinical response•AFP

Pietersen's consistency at the top of the order won him the Player-of-the-Tournament award•AFP

Michael Clarke made a run-a-ball 27 while trying to lead the Australian recovery from 8 for 3•AFP

He was let off by Stuart Broad who failed to hold on to a difficult chance•AFP

Michael Hussey partnered his brother in a 47-run stand, and Australia finished with 147•Getty Images

Craig Kieswetter attacked at the other end, making a half-century and adding 111 with Pietersen to sink Australian hopes•AFP

Collingwood struck England's winning runs....•AFP