Proteas remains on top spot in ICC Test rankings following 1-0 series win over India

South Africa has extended their lead as the top team on the ICC Test rankings table following their ten-wicket victory over India in the second and final Test in Durban on Monday.

According to Sport24, the 1-0 series win has helped South Africa gain two ratings points to finish on 133, while India conceded two ratings points to end at 117, meaning that the gap between the two top ranked sides has now increased from 12 ratings points to 16 ratings points.

Meanwhile, the report mentioned that Australia has an opportunity to finish third on the Test team rankings table following their 4-0 lead against England and if they remain unbeaten in the Sydney Test, which starts on Friday, January 3.

If the Sydney Test ends in a draw, then Australia will move to 109 ratings points - one ahead of England, who will drop from 116 to 108 ratings points, although if Australia wins the Test, then they will finish on 111 ratings points while England will slip to 107 ratings points, the report added.