Pakistan's team celebrates South Africa's JP Duminy out during the fourth day of their first Test at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 17, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan was assured of the position after it won the first Test against South Africa in Abu Dhabi by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead.
However, Pakistan lost the second and final Test by an innings and 92 runs, and, as such, the series ended in a one-all draw.
The result, nevertheless, meant Pakistan gained five ratings points to leapfrog Australia and the West Indies into fourth position on 102 ratings points, while South Africa retained its number-one spot but dropped four ratings points.
South Africa had entered the series leading Pakistan by 38 ratings points.
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