England’s dynamic wicketkeeper–batter Jos Buttler has stunned the cricketing world with a spectacular feat off the field by setting a new Guinness World Record for the highest catch ever taken. The achievement, which has gone viral on social media, was highlighted by former England great Kevin Pietersen, who shared footage of the historic moment amid the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Buttler’s record comes from an extraordinary challenge where a cricket ball was dropped from a drone hovering approximately 122 metres above the ground, significantly higher than any previous recorded efforts. As the ball descended, Buttler tracked it closely with impeccable focus and timing, ultimately completing the catch with precision and poise. The breathtaking moment left fans, former players and commentators in awe.
If ratified by official adjudicators, Buttler’s catch will surpass the previous record of 119.86 metres, set in 2021 by Australian wicketkeeper Thimothy Shanon Jebaseelan, who held the benchmark for the highest cricket ball catch until now.
The video of the catch has since circulated widely, celebrated by cricket enthusiasts around the world. Pietersen himself confirmed the record via social media, underscoring the remarkable skill and athleticism Buttler displayed in pulling off a feat never previously achieved in the sport.
