An achievement that has amazed both cricket fans and physics lovers, Englandstar wicketkeeper jos buttler has officially held the world record for the highest catch ever taken on a cricket ball. The attempt was made against the stunning backdrop of Cape Town in early February 2026, South AfricaThe capture was part of a special drone challenge that pushed the limits of human reflexes and vision.
World record for highest cricket catch made by Jos Buttler! Check out the heights and records he has just surpassed
The record-breaking attempt was filmed for YouTube channel ‘The Switch’, hosted by Buttler’s former England teammate and cricket legend. Kevin Pietersen. In his wicketkeeping gear, Buttler successfully tracked and caught a cricket ball dropped from a drone hovering 122 meters (about 400.26 feet) above the ground. At that height, the ball reaches terminal velocity, making the impact equivalent to catching a projectile fired with extreme force. In Cape Town the difficulty was increased by wind currents and the ‘dot-like’ appearance of the ball as it descended.
By holding the ball safely at 122 metres, Buttler broke the previous record of 119.86 meters (393 ft) held by an Australian. timothy shannon JBselen In 2021. This feat places him at the top of an elite list of cricketers who have attempted catches at high altitude, which includes Nasir Hussain And Alyssa Healy. While the video evidence is clear, the case is currently awaiting final official verification from Guinness World Records to be formally entered into the archives.
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Butler’s T20 World Cup 2026 form for England
in progress t20 world cup 2026Buttler has continued his record-breaking pace on the field, although the England campaign has seen mixed fortunes. In the opening match of the tournament against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Buttler scored a quickfire 26 off 17 balls, an innings that held significant historical significance. With those runs, he officially overtook the Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene (1,016 runs) Became the third-highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history, currently has 1,039+ runs.
While he reached this personal milestone, his recent outings against west indies was more challenging; He was out on a modest score as England struggled against a consistent spin attack and eventually lost by 30 runs. Despite the team’s recent troubles, Buttler remains England’s most dangerous weapon and is only behind Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma In the all-time list. His ability to hold the innings while maintaining a strike rate of over 145 makes him a primary target for the opposition bowlers as England look to overcome a tough Group C.
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