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Australia set new T20 record score against Sri Lanka

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

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

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell hit 145 not out from just 65 balls.

It comes 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.

Maxwell, who opened the batting, hit nine sixes and 14 fours in his innings.

Sri Lanka had earlier won the toss and decided to bowl first.