IPL 2025 opener: Rahane makes fifty but RCB limit KKR to 174/8
Kolkata, Mar 22 (PTI): Skipper Ajinkya Rahane made a wonderful 56 but defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders could only manage a sub-par 174 for eight against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the IPL 2025 here on Saturday.
Rahane made his fifty off just 31 balls and shared a 103-run stand for the second wicket with Sunil Narine (44, 26b) as at one stage KKR looked to break the 200-run margin with ease.
However, RCB bowlers led by left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya (3/29) staged a splendid comeback. Josh Hazlewood got two wickets.
Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: 174/8 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 56, Sunil Narine 44, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 30; Krunal Pandya 3/29).
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Milk price hike after Cabinet discussion: CM Siddaramaiah
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that a decision regarding a potential hike in milk prices will be made following a discussion in the Cabinet.
The CM recently addressed a meeting with chairpersons and managing directors of the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd (KMF) and district milk unions, where the unions proposed a Rs 3 per litre increase for milk and curd.
Siddaramaiah emphasised that the unions’ primary goal is to benefit farmers, not to generate profit. He acknowledged that current milk prices in Karnataka are comparatively low and stated that any increase in prices would need to directly benefit the farmers.
However, the CM did not support the unions' request for a portion of the increased price to be allocated for covering the maintenance costs of the unions. He stressed the importance of transparency in union operations, urging them to cut unnecessary expenses and avoid hiring additional contractual staff unless absolutely necessary. Furthermore, he recommended that administrative costs be capped at a maximum of 2 percent.
