Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up featuring top sports news from around the world, on 24^th January 2018. Here’s all the news from sporting events like cricket, football, WWE, Tennis and other sports took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.

South Africa vs India, 3^rd Test, Johannesburg

The first day of the third Test at the Wanderers belonged to the hosts South Africa as they dismissed India for a mere 187 in the first innings. India bowled six overs before stumps and reduced the hosts at 6/1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up the early wicket of Aiden Markram. Kumar then removed Dean Elgar early on day two. Rabada then played some shots and but was then removed by Ishant Sharma on 30. South Africa went into the lunch break at 81/3 with AB De Villiers and Hashim Amla at the crease.

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2^nd T20I, Auckland

Pakistan finally registered a win on their tour of New Zealand in the second T20 match of the three-match series. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first and the decision paid off for the tourists. Openers Fakhar Zaman and Ahmed Shahzad got them off to a flier as the duo was involved in a 94 runs partnership. Zaman scored 50 off 28 deliveries. Pakistan finished on 201 in their 20 overs. New Zealand was bundled out on 153 in 18.3 overs. Faheem Ashraf was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up three wickets giving away 22 runs in 3.3 overs. Pakistan won the match by 48 runs.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 6^th match, Dhaka

Sri Lanka finally showed their old self as they restricted the hosts for a mere 82 in the sixth match of the Tri-series. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, but the decision backfired. Mushfiqur Rahim was the top scorer for the hosts scoring 26 runs. Suranga Lakmal picked up three wickets while Dushmantha Chameera, Thisara Perera and Lakshan Sandakan picked up two wickets each. Sri Lanka achieved the target in 11.5 overs as they won the match by 10 wickets.

Australian Open, Women’s Single, Semi-Final Results

Elise Mertens vs Caroline Wozniacki

Second seed Caroline Wozniacki became the first women’s player to book a berth in this year’s Australian Open final as she defeated E. Mertens in straight sets 6-3, 7-6.

Simona Halep vs Angelique Kerber

The number one seed Simona Halep won a three-set thriller against the number 21 seed Angelique Kerber to set up a clash with Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 4-6, 9-7.

Australian Open, Men’s Single, Semi-Final Results

Marin Cilic vs Kyle Edmund

Marin Cilic moved to the final of the Australian Open as he defeated Britain’s Kyle Edmund in straight sets 6-2, 7-6, 6-2. He will play the winner of the match between Hyeon Chung and Roger Federer on Sunday.

Copa Del Rey, Results

Real Madrid vs Leganes

Real Madrid was knocked out of Copa Del Rey as they lost to Leganes 1-2 in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Leganes won on the basis of away goals having drawn 2-2 on aggregate.

EFL Cup, Semi-Finals, Results

Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal set up a clash in the final of EFL cup with Manchester City as they defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the second leg at the Emirates stadium.