ODI rankings implications from India versus South Africa series?

Question

What are the ODI rankings implications for India and South Africa depending on the outcome of their current series? India currently has a 1-0 lead.

Answer 1

If South Africa wins the series, regardless of the margin they will move past India be ranked as the No. 2 ODI team. India will remain in second place in the rankings if they win the series, behind Australia in top spot, while South Africa would retain just a one point advantage over fourth ranked New Zealand if they lose the series.