Sports World Highlights: Madison Keys Wins Australian Open Title; J&K Stun Mumbai In Ranji Trophy

Welcome! Here you will find all the latest news, updates and scores of the sporting action happening all around the world on January 25.

It's the big one today in women's singles at the Australian Open 2025 final - Aryna Sabalenka will take on Madison Keys.

AC Milan sign English defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City.

India opener Abhishek Sharma faced an injury scare ahead of the second T20I against England as he twisted his ankle during the catching drill at nets on Friday. Subsequently, Abhishek was checked by team physiotherapist on the field before retreating to the dressing to give rest to his ankle. He was seen slightly limping while walking back to the pavilion and did not bat at nets either.

NZ-W will bat against USA-W in the 1st Super Six match of Group 2 at the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025. Whereas, the other game between ENGWU19 and NGAWU19 has been delayed due to rain.

UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, has threatened to suspend India if the political interference in the affairs of the national federation does not end soon with President Nenad Lalovic categorically saying that WFI's autonomy must be upheld. The WFI was suspended by Sports Ministry, two days after the federation conducted its election in December 2023. (PTI)

Pakistan will take on West Indies in the 2nd Test starting today in Multan. The hosts are already 1-0 up in the two-match series.

The match has been abandoned due to bad weather. This means both sides take one point each.

West Indies won the toss and have opted to bat.

West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Amir Jangoo, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican

Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood(c), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Kashif Ali, Abrar Ahmed.

Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape registered their fourth successive victory with a 14-run win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20. Sunrisers, who have won both editions of the tournament, are up to 19 points just one below the table–topping Paarl Royals, who have played one game less. The Sunrisers once again relied on their captain Aiden Markram and their most senior bowler Marco Jansen for the win.

It's the big one in the Premier League - Man City welcome Chelsea. Get all the squad, team news and live streaming details, here.

The hosts have already bagged the Women's Ashes and will look to clean sweep and pile on the misery on the English in the 3rd T20I.

Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney(w), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath(c), Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown

England Women Squad: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Amy Jones(w), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Bess Heath, Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith

West Indies are all out on 163 against Pakistan in the 2nd Test in Multan.

Sabalenka has won in four of the previous five previous meetings against Keys. Two of those clashes came at the Grand Slam level, with Sabalenka prevailing at the US Open semis as well as the Wimbledon quarterfinal in 2023.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, has 20 consecutive wins at Melbourne, winning all but two matches in straight sets. She is bidding to become the first woman to three-peat the grand slam title since Martina Hingis from 1997-1999.

We are a few minutes away from the coin toss as both Sabalenka and Keys walk onto Rod Laver Arena. The time is now. Can the American hope stop Sabalenka's three peat?

What a start for Madison Keys!! Eight years after that evening in New York, she's broken in the first game of the Australian Open final against Sabalenka.

And that's a service hold and a half from Madison Keys. Stunning stuff. What a start to the final. Some real aggressive tennis from the American. 0-2 up is Keys.

Sabalenka serves and serves well, and is up and running in the final. This feels like fire v fire as both players have come out blasting on Rod Laver Arena.

And that's 1-3, and Madison Keys holds her service game. The American is looking very comfortable out there and has shown no signs of nerves.

Wow. What are we witnessing here. Madison Keys has her double break and is racing away with the first set on Rod Laver Arena. A very fast start but will she sustain the level?

A good start turns into a great one for Madison Keys. The self-belief, the mental strength, and the defense. Out of this world so far. Keys leads five games to one.

Is there a comeback on the cards? Sabalenka wins back-to-back games and is now 3-5, still down a break. Keys looks a little rattled all of a sudden. Brilliant 30 minutes so far.

What a first set. Madison Keys takes it 6-3, and Rod Laver Arena has a sense of disbelief. The American is one set away from the Australian Open title.

Both the players start off well in the second set. Two solid service holds. The start to the second set has been a good one, but Keys looks like she's serving a little short.

Aryna Sabalenka breaks Madison Keys early in the second set. The world No.1 capitalises after the American continued to serve shot. Sabalenka leads two games to one, can she now consolidate?

Sabalenka has responded and how. The world No.1 leads three games to one, and is running away with the momentum. Sheer brilliance.

Aryna Sabalenka is up a double break on Rod Laver Arena after losing the first. What a response. World No.1 doing World No.1 things under the lights in Melbourne.

Sabalenka is now running away with the second set as she leads 5-1. The two sets have been very different for the underdog Madison Keys. However, can she hold her composure to fight it out under the lights in Melbourne?

And we are going the distance as Sabalenka takes the second 6-2 to force a decider. Sensational tennis and a set Sabalenka would be proud of. One set apiece. Who will break first in the third?

Keys starts well, and strong in the third set. She's off the mark in the decider and this one now looks like a sprint to the title. Can Sabalenka bring her serve to the party in the third? She will now serve for the first time in the decider.

Both the players are off to a good start. Sabalenka has done it so many times under pressure and is suddenly now a massive favourite. However, can the American hope dig deep to produce a result?

An important service hold for Madison Keys. She now leads the third set 2-1 to put the pressure back on Sabalenka. With every passing game, the one-set shootout only gets interesting. Who will crumble first under pressure?

And we are back to 2-2. Brilliance service game from Sabalenka. Both players have healthy third set records. Keys has also found her rhythm. This should have a cracking end.

Yet another solid service holds from both players. This is getting super tight now. Madison Keys with her 1-2 combo while Sabalenka with her sheer power. This could now swing on either side.

Class written all over it. Madison Keys holds her service games, and Aryna Sabalenka holds her respective serve game to love. What a stunning response. Both taking on the challenge of going down the line. Extremely high level of tennis.

Madison Keys is now one game away from Australian Open glory. Aryna Sabalenka serves to stay in the championship. You could cut the tension with a knife on Rod Laver Arena.

Champion response from a champion player. We are five games apiece in the third set shootout. Pressure mounting. This is that time of a Grand Slam where you either feel no nerves or a lot of it.

A massive service hold for Keys as Sabalenka yet again serves to stay in the championship. 5-6 to Keys.

Madison Keys, you are a Grand Slam champion. What a run. What a match. Madison Keys beat the world No.2 Iga Swiatek in the semi-final, and now beats the world No.1 to the title.

“Firstly, Aryna unbelievable playing. I’m glad I finally got you back but unbelievable tennis. You’re so tough to play. Congrats to you and your team.”

"Bare with me, I am going to cry. First of all, Aryna. I am glad I finally got you back. Congratulations to you and your team for an incredible run.

"I made my first grand slam semi-final here in Melbourne and I am so happy to have finally won here.

"This is where I am going to cry. Thank you to my team. I have wanted this for so long. I was in one other grand slam final and it didn’t go my way. They believed in me when I didn’t.

"Last year was so tough with injuries and to do it with my husband, who is dazed and confused, thank you so much. I can’t wait to see you all next year. Thank you so much."

Karnataka beat Punjab by an innings and 207 runs

Jammu & Kashmir beat Mumbai by five wickets

Gujarat beat Uttarakhand by an innings and 28 runs

Men's Hockey India League action will continue in Rourkela while football leagues around Europe take off later in the evening. Shuttlers face off in the semifinals of the Indonesia Masters. India will battle it out against England in the second T20I at Chepauk in Chennai.

Thank you so much for joining us, and we will see you soon. Until next time, take care and goodbye.