After beating Australia,South Africa retains top in ICC test ranking

South Africa today retained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings after beating Australia by  309 runs in the third and final Test in Perth and lead the series 1-0 .

     South Africa's series victory means that it is the clear leader at the top of the table, leading second ranked England by six ratings points.

     Australia is still in third position but has dropped to 114 after conceding three ratings points, the ICC said in a statement.

     However, Australia will move ahead of England if India wins the remaining two Tests in India.