Lord of the world's leading test of the leg between the two opening games of the fifth day was packed to capacity with 2am fans a thrilling finish in the top row tickets to the game safe.
Still, MS Dhoni England in the men's competition after clinching 196-run win comfortably, Patterson series of hard fought competition is tipping the balance, and wildly against Ricky Ponting and his party to win 2005's as epic.
"As we drove here the lads were commenting on the number of people outside," Pietersen - who was named man-of-the-match for his 202 not out - said after the final day at Lord's.
"For us, as players it's magnificent that the public think it's such a big series and hopefully we can get another full house (in the second Test) at Trent Bridge now.
"Obviously this is a huge series for both teams and for the public. It's going to be a huge summer and a huge series with the crowds showing such interest.
"Potentially, this is as big (as 2005). You can see that from the number of people who turned up in the morning."
Nevertheless, the 31-year-old sees a key difference between the rivalry against Australia and that against India.
"We've said it's going to be a huge summer playing against India. But it's totally different from playing Australia," said Pietersen.
"There's a genuine hatred between the English and the Australians so that feel for us in the dressing room in terms of the cricket being played is totally different to playing an Ashes series.
"But India are a fantastic team so it's going to be a tough series and with the public interest in one way it's going to be pretty much similar (to 2005) I suppose."
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