Sports Round Up January 29, 2021: Match Results, Reports, Highlights and Look Back at Top Stories of the Day

Baroda defeated Punjab by 25 runs in the second semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy to set up finals clash with Tamil Nadu who earlier defeated Rajasthan.

The Indian Super League 2020-21 encounter between FC Goa and East Bengal ended in a draw at the Fatorda Stadium. Igor Angulo scored for Goa in the first half but then Danny Fox scored an equaliser for East Bengal in the 65th minute of the game.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar thanked Anand Mahindra on social media for gifting him the Thar SUV in honour of his performances in India's Test series win in Australia earlier this month.

Veteran batsman Arun Karthik scored an unbeaten 89 off 54 balls as Tamil Nadu defeated Rajasthan by 7 Wickets in semi-Final clash Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. They now reach the finals where they'll meet either Baroda or Punjab on January 31.

Brisbane Heat pacer Ben Laughlin took a brilliant catch to dismiss Adelaide Strikers' Michael Nesar in KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 Eliminator match.

Riding on a brilliant performance from Fawad Alam, Nauman Ali and Yasir Shah, Pakistan have defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the first Test of the two-match series. They also advance to the fifth position in the ICC World Test Championship points table whereas South Africa dropped down to the sixth place.

Chasing 88 runs for victory, Pakistan's triumph looked a mere formality. However, Anrich Nortje dismissed openers Imran Butt and Abid Ali in quick successions to keep South Africa in the hunt. Nevertheless, Azhar Ali and Bazar Ali are at the crease and should comfortably guide the home team to an easy win.

The BCCI is looking out for a title sponsor for the upcoming edition of the IPL and as per reports, they could release tenders for the same. 

The on-going Test match between Pakistan and South Africa is turning out to be quite an interesting affair for the hosts. Debutant Nauman Ali displayed nerves of steel as he scalped a five-wicket haul. With this he became the 12th Pakistani bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut. SA got bundled out on 245 runs and Pakistan just needs 87 runs to win the game.

BCCI is reportedly open for VIVO's return as title sponsor for IPL 2021.  The Chinese mobile manufacturer had pulled out from IPL 2020 after anti-China sentiments arose in the country post the Galwan clash. 

Here's a health update about the BCCI President Sourav Ganguly. Dada underwent an angioplasty and his health is stable. Reports further suggest that he had a good sleep on Thursday night. 

Liverpool won the EPL 2020-21 match against Tottenham Hotspurs by 3-1. Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander- Arnold and Sadio Mane were the ones who netted a goal. Tottenham lost Harry Kane to injury. 

The International Cricket Council has shared a post on social media where they have hilariously trolled Hasan Ali. They posted a snap with the caption, "Your profile picture vs the full picture."