Australia's 103-run victory against South Africa in the third and final Test of the series in Sydney has ensured they stay top of the ICC Test rankings. However, the gap at the top has been reduced to just five rating points as South Africa clinched the series 2-1.
It was the first time that South Africa, who went into the series placed second, won a Test series in Australia, though only a 3-0 whitewash would have ensured a change at the top.
However, they will be keen to grab the opportunity in the return series, with the first Test getting underway on February 26 in Johannesburg. Any sort of victory in the three-match series will result in South Africa going top.
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