Australia hit a world record 263 against Sri Lanka in Tuesday’s Twenty20 international in Pallekele in Sri Lanka, reports the Associated Press. The total broke a nine-year record held by Sri Lanka, who scored 260 against Kenya in 2007. Asked to bat first, Maxwell smashed nine sixes and 14 boundaries for his 145 not out in 65 balls. Travis Head hit three sixes and four boundaries for an 18-ball 45. Five out of six bowlers used by Sri Lanka conceded more than 11 runs an over.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2016 16:13 UTC