Kathmandu, April 20 -- Nepal were restricted to 122 for eight in 18.5 overs before rain interrupted play in the first Twenty20 International against the United Arab Emirates at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday.

Following the interruption, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method revised UAE's target to 78 runs in 10 overs.

Nepal, who won the toss and elected to bat in their first international match at the venue, made a steady but inconsistent start before losing momentum in the middle overs.

Openers Arjun Saud and Kushal Bhurtel gave Nepal a cautious beginning. Saud was dismissed for 13, while Bhurtel contributed 16 runs before being run out while attempting a quick single.

Sandeep Jora fell f...