India win series 1-0 after draw in final test

Kevin Pietersen's 10th test century helped England survive for a draw in the third test at The Oval yesterday against India, who still claimed a rare series victory outside Asia 1-0.

England, set an unlikely 500 to win, reached 369 for six at the close with Matt Prior 12 not out and Ryan Sidebottom on three.

Pietersen scored a dashing 101 from 159 balls and Ian Bell made 67 from just 62 balls before getting out five overs from the end to set up a nervous finish for the hosts.

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth took three for 53, but India were unable to take the 10 wickets they required on the final day.

They became the first India team to win a test series in England for 21 years, emulating Kapil Dev's side in 1986. It was India's fourth test series win on tour against major opposition in 21 years.