South Africa have slipped to third place in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after losing their series to Sri Lanka 2-0.
South Africa started the series with 110 points but have slipped to 105 after losing both Tests to their lower-ranked opposition. They are now two points behind New Zealand, who are in second place with 107 points.
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? HISTORIC WIN FOR SRI LANKA ?
Unbeaten fifties from Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis on the third morning help the visitors register their first ever Test series victory in South Africa.#SAvSL SCORECARD ⏬https://t.co/dkczebcheC pic.twitter.com/NCtu2hr1Z3
— ICC (@ICC) 23 February 2019
Sri Lanka remain in sixth place but have gained four points to move up to 93 in the list led by India with 116 points.
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New Zealand start a three-Test home series against Bangladesh on 28 February in Hamilton, which they will have to win in order to retain second place.