Then came the first of the run outs, with Pietersen calling Collingwood for a suicidal single having hit straight to substitute fielder Dinesh Karthik at short cover.
There was time for two farcial run outs, Ajit Agarkar calling for a run into the covers but sent back when halfway down the pitch by Dinesh Karthik, Collingwood swooping to inflict his dismissal and Karthik equally quick to avoid the gaze of his partner as he made his way back to the pavilion.