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South Africa jump to second position in ICC Test Team Rankings

South Africa have gained four points to reach 110 points, two points above England in the list led by India after their 2-1 victory over Australia in a four-match series that ended last week.

Published: 14th January 2019 07:33 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th January 2019 07:33 PM   |  A+A A-

Team South Africa pose with the series winning trophy after dismissing team Pakistan for 273 runs on day four of the third cricket test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo | AP)

Team South Africa pose with the series winning trophy after dismissing team Pakistan for 273 runs on day four of the third cricket test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo | AP)

By UNI

DUBAI: South Africa have overtaken New Zealand and England to take second position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after sweeping their home series against Pakistan 3-0.

South Africa have gained four points to reach 110 points, two points above England in the list led by India (116 points) after their 2-1 victory over Australia in a four-match series that ended last week.

Pakistan have lost one position, slipping behind Sri Lanka to seventh place.

Pakistan started the series with 92 points but are now on 88 points, three points less than Sri Lanka.

New Zealand are one point behind England at 107 points.

England will have to win their upcoming three-match series against the Windies starting on January 23 to remain ahead of New Zealand.