Afghanistan hit world record T20 score of 278-3

Afghanistan hit world record T20 score of 278-3

Dehradun, India: Afghanistan on Saturday scored a world record T20 international score of 278-3 in a match against Ireland in the Indian city of Dehradun.

Hazratullah Zazai hit an unbeaten 162 off 62 balls with 16 sixes -- another record -- and 11 fours in the free hitting innings.

The score overtook Australia's 263-3 against Sri Lanka in Kandy in September, 2016.