Thanks to that partnership, where Nissanka made 41 off 24 balls and even took 23 runs off Ashok Sharma in the final over of power-play, DC reached 100 in 9.4 overs in a chase of 211. But they suffered a one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, as DC got their first loss of the competition. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Me and Rahul tried to dominate in the powerplay. I think that\u2019s our game plan. We batted really well. He shared his experience and gives me some tips on how to play in these venues. I try to do my best every time because I trust myself, I believe in it, and I go and do it \u2013 that\u2019s it,\" said Nissanka in the post-match press conference. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Sri Lankan opener stated that the team management had given him clarity about his role at the top of the order. \"Yes, they said to play my normal game and dominate in the powerplay. That\u2019s the main thing I had in my head. I think I know my plans, so I go for it. I just believe in myself. Whatever happens, I know my strength and my batting - that's it.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Me and Rahul tried to dominate in the powerplay. I think that\u2019s our game plan. We batted really well. He shared his experience and gives me some tips on how to play in these venues. I try to do my best every time because I trust myself, I believe in it, and I go and do it \u2013 that\u2019s it,\" said Nissanka in the post-match press conference. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"A couple of players like (Wanindu) Hasaranga and (Matheesha) Pathirana aren\u2019t playing because they are injured, but we are getting a chance and we have to play well,\" he concluded. <\/p>\r\n\r\n