Australia scripts history in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka, records highest total: Twitter reactions

Sri Lanka managed only 178 runs as their batting didn't click while chasing a mammoth target.

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten ton in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) against Sri Lanka at Pallekele on Tuesday and guided his side to a scintillating victory. Australia had a torrid time in the Test series but bounced back hard in the ODIs and have now won the first T20I. Maxwell have had a tough time in the recent times and was also dropped from the side due to mere runs column. He opened the batting for the side and remained unbeaten on 145 while he endured just 65 deliveries in which he scored four boundaries and nine maximums.

Australia posted 263 in the first innings and won the game convincingly by 85 runs. This innings has bolstered Maxwell’s confidence and will now be the man to watch put for in the distant future. Sri Lanka managed only 178 runs as their batting didn’t click while chasing a mammoth target. Many records were created as Australia raced to a scintillating total. They now hold the record for highest total in T20Is. Maxwell is also the second highest run-scorer in T20Is with his knock of 145 not out.

This innings from Maxwell has set Twitter on fire, check out some tweets here:

#BumPats #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/w5iNwWzg52

— Mugg Lair (@MuggLair) September 6, 2016

 

@CricketAus You are to never doubt @Gmaxi_32 and his style of play, and most importantly his talent ever again! #Maxwell #SLvAUS #freak

— Ryan Eckford (@RyanEckford) September 6, 2016

 

Pitch Imperfect! Here’s our latest by @jperry_cricket on local conditions: https://t.co/ZVHAfWZqrh pic.twitter.com/9xKh9x5LBS#ENGvPAK #SLvAUS

— HW Cricket App (@holdingwilley) September 6, 2016

 

Glenn Maxwell’s 145* record T20 knock has impressed even the harshest of critics #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/enIXznUoTZ

— CrownBet.com.au (@crownbet) September 6, 2016

 

SL in Last 5 T20I

Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost @RoshanCricket #SLvAUS

— Santosh kumar yadav (@sky0771994gmail) September 6, 2016

 

Waking up to see what Glenn Maxwell has done overnight…..as Brian Taylor would say: Boy oh Boy wowee #SLvAUS

— James Herbert (@herbie0809) September 6, 2016

 

granted @CricketAus smashed SL to a record total but it was a good effort by SL too to reach 178 considering Starc to contend with #SLvAUS

— Left Arm Phast (@zeetweets_) September 6, 2016

 

Neighbours for a Reason#SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/aSGu06qBth

— Ahsan (@KHAN_502) September 6, 2016

 

@Gmaxi_32 pic.twitter.com/bjm5RsINJK

— Bitu Mishra (@MrMishra3) September 7, 2016

 

The scoreboard of the Aus vs SL is just maddening. What are you even, Glenn Maxwell?

— Vatsal Udani (@udani09) September 7, 2016

 

Glenn Maxwell today: …1..144164144.421.411.1.66 ..21161114126L4114242+n 14614.66611242.1 (145* off 65 balls) #SLvAUS — Live Cricket (@AFriDi_JEET) September 6, 2016

 

#AusVSL #1stT20 Aus win by 85 runs @Gmaxi_32 trashed SL with his 145* (65) & Aus scored highest total in #T20 263/3 pic.twitter.com/JLZ5A4aDwI — Y.N.R [YOGARAJ] (@I_AM_YNR) September 7, 2016

 

hat a spectacular performance!! Loved to see you back on fire. Love you maxi. . Your fans are always with you @Gmaxi_32

— SAxam Shehzad Fan (@SAxam19) September 7, 2016

 

Hopefully for cricket fans #GlennMaxwell will get more chances to bat at the top now.

— ZISH (@masoomSays) September 7, 2016

 

#glennmaxwell wow….dropped from ODI squad. Shown his caliber in T20. Now think ACB. — Amit sarkar (@sarkaramit500) September 7, 2016

Great come back by @Gmaxi_32 in playing eleven aftr being left out of odi team, smashing 145*(65) with 14 fours and 9 sixes in T20#AusVSL — Madni (@Xtylish007) September 7, 2016

 

@Gmaxi_32 was just letting know the selectors that how costly it is to drop a player like him from a limited overs side. #SLvAUS

— Karthikeyan.G (@karthikvnr8) September 7, 2016

 

Just caught up on Glenn Maxwell’ innings.

What a man.

— Lance Claxton (@LCBlues95) September 7, 2016

 

Brilliant performance last night from the @Gmaxi_32 he play very well Well done bro #SlvAus — Janarjan Pokhrel (@PokhrelJanarjan) September 7, 2016

@MClarke23 what about @Gmaxi_32 ‘s yesterday inning ?? — Sagar ClarkE Subedi (@sagarsubedi023) September 7, 2016

 

T20 Mei Australia Ne Sri Lanka K Khilaf 263 Runs Ka Naya World Record Bana Dia.#Maxwell 65 Balls Pr 145 Runs K Sath Not Out Rahe.#AUSvsSL

— SAEED BHUTTA (@SHB_1983) September 7, 2016

 

#T20 Mei #Australia Ne #SriLanka K Khilaf 263 Runs Ka Naya World Record Bana Dia#Maxwell 65 Balls Pr 145 Runs K Sath Not Out Rahe.#AUSvsSL

— Saad Ussam. (@Zarb_A_Pakistan) September 7, 2016

 

T20 Me Australia Ne Sri Lanka K Khilaf 263 Runs Ka Naya World Record Bana Dia.#Maxwell 65 Balls Pr 145 Runs K Sath Not Out Rahe.#AUSvsSL

— Nabil rind (@tknnews) September 7, 2016

 

What a strong hitting from Maxi.#AUSvsSL

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— Yasar Ali (@yasarali265) September 6, 2016

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