Ex-England captain and dynamic keeper-batter Jos Buttler etched his name in Guiness Book of World Records as he broke the record for the highest cricket catch.

Buttler has played 199 ODIs and grabbed 236 catches, while he has 87 catches in 148 T20Is for England. In Test cricket, the Englishman has grabbed 153 catches in only 73 matches, demonstrating exceptional focus and patience.

Former England great Kevin Pietersen emphasized the achievement, which has gone viral on social media, by sharing footage of the historic occasion during the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.  

Buttler's record stems from an exceptional challenge in which a cricket ball was dropped from a drone hovering roughly 122 meters above the ground, far higher than any prior recorded efforts.  

Buttler followed the ball down with perfect focus and timing, eventually completing the catch with accuracy and composure. The amazing event astounded fans, former players, and analysts.

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Australian wicketkeeper Thimothy Shanon Jebaseelan previously held the record for the highest cricket ball catch. Hhis record record of 119.86 metres catch, set in 2021 would be surpassed by Buttler's catch if it is approved by official adjudicators.  

Pietersen personally verified the record on social media, highlighting Buttler's incredible athleticism and skill in accomplishing a feat never seen in the sport before.

Since then, the catch's video has gone viral, and cricket fans around the world have praised it.