South African toppled Kangaroos to get back top spot in the LG ICC ODI Championship table at the April 1 cut-off after their convincing 3-0 series triumph against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday

South Africa made 0.720 points and although it remained on 127 ratings points along with Australia, this fraction of a point was enough to put it prior to Ponting's side by 0.191 of a point.

Both the teams were on 127 ratings points before the start of the series but Australia had its nose ahead by 0.529 of a point.

South Africa’s achievement is significant because the side that wins the ODI Championship ladder on April 1 gets US$175 000 for its achievement, whereas the side that lies second earns US$75 000.

In 2007, South Africa also snatched the title just before the same cut-off date, relegating Australia to second place.

In the Test Championship table, India is sure of finishing runner-up to Australia after England blew its chance of getting along Anil Kumble's side after losing the first Test to New Zealand in Hamilton.

While Australia will retain the mace and also collect the cheque for US$175 000, India will earn US$75 000 for finishing second in the Test Championship Table at the cut-off date.

In the Test championship table, India are sure of finishing second after England blew their chance of leapfrogging Anil Kumble's side by losing the first Test to New Zealand in Hamilton.