The first round of the ICC World T20 is done and the games in the Super Eights start from Thursday, when Ireland takes on New Zealand.
Ireland lost to India in the previous match by 8 wickets and are expected to hit hard against the Kiwis at Trent Bridge today.
England face South Africa in their opening match of the Super Eights with Pietersen, who missed their shock loss to the Netherlands because of an Achilles injury, having played a key role in getting them to the second round by making a fifty in their victory over Pakistan.