The feat left cricket fans and physics enthusiasts in awe Englandstar goalkeeper If the housekeeper Officially set a cricket world record for the highest catch. Tried in early February 2026 against the stunning backdrop of Cape Town, South Africathis capture was part of a special drone challenge that pushes the boundaries of human reaction and vision.

Jos Buttler’s world record for highest cricket catch! Check out the height and records he just surpassed

The record-breaking attempt was filmed for YouTube channel ‘The Switch’, hosted by Buttler’s former England team-mate and cricket legend Kevin Peterson. Wearing 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 this height, the ball reaches terminal velocity and its impact is equivalent to catching a projectile fired with great force. The difficulty is heightened by Cape Town’s air currents and the “spotted” appearance of the ball as it begins its descent.

Butler caught the ball safely at 122 meters, breaking the previous Australian record of 119.86 meters (393 feet) Timothy Shannon Jaybaseran 2021. This feat puts him at the top of the elite list of cricketers who have attempted lofty catches, including Nasser Hussein and Alyssa Healy. While the video evidence is clear, the catch is currently awaiting final official verification from Guinness World Records to officially enter the archives.

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Buttler will represent England in the 2026 T20 World Cup

in ongoing 2026 T20 World CupDespite England’s mixed performance, Buttler brought the record-breaking momentum to the field. Buttler’s brisk cameo of 26 off 17 balls in the opener against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was a knock of historic significance. With these runs, he has officially surpassed the Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawade (1,016 points) Became the third highest scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup and currently has over 1,039 points.

While he reached this personal milestone, he recently faced west indies More challenging; he was dismissed for not scoring much and England struggled against a relentless spin attack and eventually lost by 30 runs. Despite the team’s recent issues, Buttler remains England’s most dangerous weapon, trailing only Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma On the all-time list. His ability to stabilize the innings while maintaining a strike rate of over 145 makes him a prime target for opposition bowlers as England look to survive a difficult Group C encounter.

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