Pietersen was dismissed by RP Singh after he hit an attacking 134 and shared a 119-run stand for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior (42) to help England post 282 in their second innings on the fourth day.
Starting the day at his overnight 15 not out, Pietersen batted confidently and fluently to make light work of the Indian bowling before being the ninth man to be dismissed.
Pietersen's memorable knock took him 293 minutes. He faced 213 balls and hit 14 blazing fours and one towering six.
Overall, it was Pietersen's 9th Test hundred, and 3rd at Lord's, and it put the hosts in a commanding position after being reduced to 132 for 5 in the first hour.
England scored 298 in the first innings before knocking down India for 201.
Also see: The Unbelievable Upset!
India in the United Kingdom 2007
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