Pakistan’s two-match Test series against South Africa is already underway, with the first Test match currently being played at National Stadium Karachi. Pakistan can rise up to the fifth spot in ICC Test rankings if they manage to whitewash the Proteas.
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Here are the current standings:
| Rank | Team | Rating |
| 1 | New Zealand | 118 |
| 2 | India | 118 |
| 3 | Australia | 113 |
| 4 | England | 108 |
| 5 | South Africa | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 77 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 55 |
Pakistan were ranked number one in the world a few years ago but slipped to 7th position after a string of poor results under different captains. Pakistan’s recent performance in the Test series against New Zealand was disappointing, to say the least, but Pakistan can bounce back and potentially climb up the rankings once again.
South Africa, on the other hand, are on a good run, and winning their recent series against Sri Lanka has boosted their morale. They will be looking to spoil the party for Pakistan and look to gain some points on fourth-placed England.
Here are the rankings according to various scenarios.
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If Pakistan wins the series 2-0:
| Rank | Team | Rating |
| 1 | New Zealand | 118 |
| 2 | India | 118 |
| 3 | Australia | 113 |
| 4 | England | 108 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 90 |
| 6 | South Africa | 90 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
| 8 | West Indies | 77 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 55 |
If Pakistan wins the series 1-0:
| 5 | South Africa | 91 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 88 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
If the series is drawn 0-0:
| 5 | South Africa | 96 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 84 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
If the series is drawn 1-1:
| 5 | South Africa | 96 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 84 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
If South Africa wins the series 2-0:
| 5 | South Africa | 100 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 78 |
If South Africa wins the series 1-0:
| 5 | South Africa | 98 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 83 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 80 |
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