With Capital Rohit Paudel’s half century, hosts Nepal defeated the UAE by seven wickets in the inaugural match of the T20 International Triangular Series at the Mulpani Ground on Wednesday.
The UAE, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, scored 140 runs at the loss of seven wickets.
Nepal reached the target of 141 runs in 18.5 overs losing three wickets.
Captain Paudel scored unbeaten 51 runs off 40 balls hitting five fours while Dipendra Singh Airee made unbeaten 34 runs off 23 balls with three fours and one six.
Similarly, Kushal Bhurtel contributed 14 runs and Kushal Malla returned to the pavilion by scoring 11 runs.
Karan KC took three wickets for Nepal. Likewise, Gulshan Jha claimed two wickets and Sompal Kami and Abhinas Jha took one wicket each.
