AB de Villiers's men have climbed up one spot to the third position in the official ICC ODI ranking following their 2-1 three-match series win against New Zealand in Durban.
South Africa avoided a whitewash against the tourists as they claimed a 62-run win in the third and final ODI.
With the win, South Africa are now with 110 points. Australia continued to sit atop the rankings with 129 rating points and India at the second spot with 115 points, Sport 24 reported.
New Zealand slipped back to 109 from 110 points after their defeat.
South Africa are at the number one rank in Tests and number six rank in Twenty20.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app