Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar on Tuesday expressed concern over the growing dominance of batters in the IPL, saying bowlers are finding it increasingly difficult to survive in an era where 200-plus totals have become routine. Ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala on Tuesday, Patidar admitted that even massive scores of 220 to 250 are no longer safe in the tournament, making life particularly challenging for fast bowlers.

The RCB skipper also avoided commenting on the controversy surrounding the IPL final being shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad. The BCCI reportedly moved the title clash citing operational concerns, crowd management issues and heavy ticket demand in Bengaluru.

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When asked about the availability of opener Phil Salt, who recently returned from England after treatment for a finger injury, Patidar remained non-committal. Chasing a second consecutive IPL title, RCB will face Gujarat Titans in a high-stakes Qualifier 1 with a place in the final on the line.