Cricket: Australia smash world record Twenty20 score

Australia set a new world record score in Twenty20 international cricket, hitting 263-3 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Tuesday.

This beat the 260 set by Sri Lanka against Kenya in 2007.

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell hit 145 not out from 65 balls, including 14 4s and nine 6s.

It comes just eight days after England set a new record score in one day international cricket, making 444 against Pakistan - which also beat a record previously held by Sri Lanka.
Australia completed a regulation victory, winning by 85 runs as the hosts scored 178-9 in their alloted overs.