Pakistan won their three-match ODI series against South Africa 2-1: here's how the updated ICC men's ODI team rankings look after the PAK v SA series.
After drawing the Test series 1-1 and winning the T20Is 2-1, Pakistan beat South Africa in the ODI series 2-1 as well to cap off the all-format tour.
The first ODI was a thriller, where Pakistan chased down 264 with two wickets and two balls remaining. Roles were reversed in the second game, where a superb hundred by the returning Quinton de Kock took South Africa home in a run-chase of 270 with eight wickets in hand.
The final game turned out to be a one-sided affair as well, this time in the hosts' favour. Pakistan spinners spun a web to bowl South Africa out for 143 despite an opening stand of 72. They made short work of the small chase, winning by seven wickets to seal the series.
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Pakistan vs South Afirca 2025 series results
Tests
Match 1: Pakistan won by 93 runs.
Match 2: South Africa won by 8 wickets.
T20Is
Match 1: South Africa won by 55 runs.
Match 2: Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
Match 3: Pakistan won by 4 wickets.
Also read: Marks out of 10: Pakistan player ratings after their 2-1 T20I series win against South Africa
ODIs
Match 1: Pakistan won by 2 wickets.
Match 2: South Africa won by 8 wickets.
Match 3: Pakistan won by 7 wickets.
Latest ICC men's ODI team rankings
Pakistan gained one point following their victory while South Africa lost one. They were fifth and sixth in the rankings before coming into the series and have maintained their respective positions.
Pakistan now trail fourth-placed Sri Lanka by two points while the gap between sixth-placed South Africa and seventh-placed Afghanistan has reduced to three points.
| Position | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
| 1 | India | 39 | 4745 | 122 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 41 | 4571 | 111 |
| 3 | Australia | 38 | 4134 | 109 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 41 | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 38 | 3838 | 101 |
| 6 | South Africa | 38 | 3708 | 98 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 28 | 2657 | 95 |
| 8 | England | 40 | 3432 | 86 |
| 9 | West Indies | 38 | 2988 | 79 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 38 | 2882 | 76 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 24 | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 18 | 938 | 52 |
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