WATCH: UNBELIEVABLE! Glenn Maxwell smashes 145 runs off just 65 balls against Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

As a result of Glenn Maxwell's stupendous knock, Australia also surpassed Sri Lanka's record of highest ever team total in T20Is and posted mammoth total of 263 runs on board.

New Delhi: Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell on Tuesday played one of the most scintillating knocks in limited-overs cricket as he hammered 145 runs off just 65 balls.

The swashbuckling right-hander was sent to open the innings, a move which did wonders as Maxwell entertained the spectators at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium with some breathtaking strokes.

The 27-year-old's knock was studded with 14 boundaries and nine sixes which meant he scored 110 runs in just boundaries.

As a result of his stupendous knock, Australia also surpassed Sri Lanka's record of highest ever team total in T20Is and posted mammoth total of 263 runs on board.

Enjoy Maxi's sensational knock here: