England's star batter Jos Buttler has taken the cricket world by surprise amidst the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. He has set a new Guinness World Record for taking the highest catch ever in the history of the game. Buttler, one of the best keepers in the world, caught the ball thrown from a 122 metres distance high above the ground. 

Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen shared the video of Buttler taking the catch and setting up a world record. The video went viral on social media as the fans were ecstatic to watch the cricketer take the catch from such a great distance. The cricket ball was dropped from a helicopter from high above the ground, which was a part of the challenge. 

Buttler, wearing his keeping gloves and a helmet, kept his eyes entirely on the ball throughout and caught it with ease. While he made it look effortless, 122 meters is not a small distance and is never easy to catch on a bright sunny day. He is an inspiration for all the budding players who aspire to play for their national teams. 

The right-handed batter then ran towards Pietersen and hugged him. Both of them looked happy for the feat. Meanwhile, Buttler surpassed the previous record of 119.86 metres, which was set in 2021 by Australian wicketkeeper Thimothy Shanon Jebaseelan. The English cricketer showcased the highest form of athleticism by taking the catch with ease. 

Watch the video here:

Jos Buttler took the world’s highest catch. 🤯pic.twitter.com/zymfi9BRMq

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 12, 2026

England struggle in Super 8 race

The English team, led by Harry Brook, has found themselves in great trouble as they lost their previous encounter against the West Indies in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. After struggling to win against Nepal in the first match, England lost the second game by 30 runs. As per the tournament rules, the top two teams will qualify for the Super 8 stage. 

Currently, the West Indies and Scotland are in the top two positions. While the Caribbean nation has won two games, Scotland have won one, but their NRR is better than England's. The upcoming match between Scotland and England will be crucial, as it will partially decide the team that is likely to qualify for the Super 8 round. 

England have a great batting line-up, but they failed to chase 197 runs in the previous game. The middle-order batters couldn't collect runs or stitch partnerships, which is why the game went in the West Indies' favor. Sam Curran scored 41 runs and claimed a wicket in the match, but couldn't help his team from finishing on the losing end.

The 15th match of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played between England and the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams have had a good start in this World Cup. The West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their first match. Batting first, they scored 182 runs in 20 overs and restricted Scotland to 147 runs. All-rounder Romario Shepherd is a key performer for this team. He took five wickets for 20 runs in three overs and made a significant contribution to his team's win.

On the other hand, England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a close match. At one stage, it looked like England would lose the match, but in the last over, all-rounder Sam Curran defended 10 runs, and England won the match by four runs. England batted first and scored 184 runs in 20 overs. Jacob Bethall made 55 runs off 35 balls, and captain Harry Brook made 53 runs off 32 balls.

Also Read: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Points table, Most runs, Most wickets after PAK vs USA Match 12

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS vs IRE Today Match Prediction – 14th Match, Who Will Win Today?

ENG vs WI Match Details

• Match: England vs West Indies, 15th Match

• Date: 11th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium

The Wankhede Stadium pitch provides a good surface for batting. Short boundaries make it simple to clear the ropes. The average batting score here is in the range of 190 and 200. 

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs WI

• Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 64 runs in this tournament 

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 55 runs in this tournament 

• Harry Brook (ENG): 53 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs WI

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Jason Holder (WI): 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Liam Dawson (ENG): 2 wickets in this tournament 

ENG vs WI Recent Form

ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI bat first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 190–200

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

England 

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton.

West Indies 

Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph/ Jayden Seales

Why England is the favourite today

• Explosive top-order 

• strong middle-order 

• Good bowling unit

ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton and Harry Brook are expected to be the key performers.

ENG vs WI Match FAQs

In the 5th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, it is England taking on Nepal at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This is the first time these two sides have met in a T20I match. Harry Brook will captain the side and they have already announced the team for this match. England is regarded as one of the most complete sides in the competition and ranks third in the ICC Men's T20I rankings. 

On the other hand, Nepal have played a few warm-up games and done well. They beat Canada in the previous warm-up match and will be high on confidence. Nepal Qualified for the T20 World after winning all the group and super six games in the Asia & EAP Qualifier. Rohit Paudel will lead the Nepal side.

Also Read: Watch: Faheem Ashraf smashes Logan van Beek for 24 runs during PAK vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 clash

ENG vs NEP Match Details

• Match: England vs Nepal, 5th Match

• Date: 8th February 2026

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs NEP Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is traditionally a batting-friendly venue, especially in white-ball cricket allowing stroke-makers to play through the line. The average first-innings score in T20S here is around 190.

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs NEP

• Jos Buttler (ENG): 3950 runs in T20I 

• Phil Salt (ENG): 1587 runs in T20I 

• Rohit Paudel (NEP): 1637 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs NEP

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 150 wickets in T20I 

• Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP): 129 wickets in T20I 

• Jofra Archer (ENG): 46 wickets in T20I 

ENG vs NEP Recent Form

ENG vs NEP Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NEP bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 130–140

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 60–75

• Predicted Total: 170–190

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs NEP Predicted Playing XIs

England 

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Nepal

Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav

Why England is the favourite today

• Excellent top-order 

• Recent form is outstanding 

• Good pace bowler 

ENG vs NEP Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook are expected to be the key performers.

ENG vs NEP Match FAQs

England finished their T20 World Cup preparations behind schedule but ultimately gained good momentum by beating Sri Lanka 3-0 in a T20 series.  Before this, England struggled to get proper match practice due to rain interruptions. Their home series against South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw after the deciding match was washed out. The team then toured Ireland, where another rain-hit schedule allowed England to win only two matches.

England next travelled to New Zealand hoping to continue their preparation, but weather again created problems. Only one T20 match was completed, and England won it comfortably by 65 runs. The team then decided to tour Sri Lanka mainly to get full match practice before the World Cup. That decision proved useful as they got valuable game time and strong performances from several players.

During the Sri Lanka series, England chased targets comfortably in the first two matches, showing their strong batting depth. In the third game, they defended a small total of 128 runs, which became their lowest successful defense in T20 cricket. The opening pair of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler remains one of the strongest in the format. However, Salt’s back injury has raised concerns after he missed the final Sri Lanka match due to a back spasm.

England’s Squad Strength and Leadership Confidence

Jos Buttler, captaining England to their second T20 World Cup title in 2022 and the semi-finals in 2024, will be appearing at his sixth tournament. At 35, he still feels motivated and inspired by James Anderson continuing international cricket at 41. “Guys say you just know when the time's up and you'll probably wake up one day and just know,” Buttler said. “I haven't had that moment yet so I'll just keep going until that comes to me.” Meanwhile, Jacob Bethell impressed with his all-round ability, while Adil Rashid reached 150 T20 wickets and maintained a remarkable streak of taking wickets consistently.

See Also: 'That Is the Dream' - Moeen Ali eyes England coaching role after retirement ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

England’s pace attack is led by Jofra Archer, supported by Sam Curran and Jamie Overton, though they conceded plenty of runs during the Sri Lanka series. Harry Brook will captain England in a major tournament for the first time, with strong backing from coach Brendon McCullum, who praised his leadership qualities. Since losing to India in the 2024 World Cup semifinals, England has lost only one T20 series and remains confident of progressing from the group stage matches scheduled in Mumbai and Kolkata.

Sri Lanka will face England in the third T20I of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, which will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. England won the second T20I match by six wickets and won the series 2-0. Sri Lanka bats first and posts a good total of 189 runs in 20 overs. Pavan Rathnayake scored 40 runs off 22 balls, while Kamil Mishra smashed 36 runs off 30 balls.

In response, England comfortably chased down the target in 16.4 overs. Jos Buttler smashed 39 runs off 29 balls, while middle-order batsman Tom Banton scored a match-winning 54 runs off 33 balls and helped his team to chase down the target. 

Also Read: SL vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

SL vs ENG Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I

• Date: 3rd February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs ENG Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The average score batting first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 165. But we have seen in this series that the pitches in the venue have been great for batting, and dew later can ease chasing. 

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Tom Banton (ENG): 83 runs in this Series 

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): 57 runs in this Series

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 69 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 4 wickets in Series

• Liam Dawson (ENG): 3 wickets in Series

• Matheesha Pathirana (SL): 3 wickets in Series 

SL vs ENG Recent Form

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170-175

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 185–200

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.

England 

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton/ Josh Tongue, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Why England Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounder players 

• Adil Rashid's form 

• Middle-order performance 

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our SL vs ENG today match prediction, England are the favourites to win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler and Tom Banton will be key players to watch out for.

SL vs ENG Match FAQs

With the T20 World Cup 2026 just a week away, Sri Lanka are set to face England in the opening T20I of a three-match series on Friday, January 30, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The series comes at a crucial time for the hosts, who have struggled for consistency in recent T20I outings. Having secured only two wins from their last five matches, the Lankan Lions will be eager to address their shortcomings, test combinations, and rebuild confidence before heading into the global tournament on home soil and nearby conditions.

England, meanwhile, arrive with momentum firmly on their side, remaining unbeaten in their last five T20I encounters. Led by Harry Brook, the visitors will treat this series as a vital warm-up ahead of the World Cup, using it to acclimatise to subcontinental pitches and conditions. With a strong squad at their disposal, England will aim to fine-tune their strategies, build rhythm across departments, and strengthen their bid to claim a historic third T20 World Cup title in the upcoming marquee event.

See Also: Watch: Indian players visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple ahead of IND vs NZ 5th T20I

SL vs ENG, 1st T20I: Live Streaming Details

SL vs ENG, 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (WK), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera

England (ENG):

Phil Salt (WK), Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood

Sri Lanka will face England in the first T20I of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, which will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Sri Lanka's start to the ODI series was strong with a win, but they soon lost their rhythm and lost the next two matches. England bounced back well after the loss in the 1st ODI and won the series by 1-2.  

Skipper Harry Brook managed to score 136 runs in the previous game with only 66 deliveries. Adil Rashid was the top wicket-taker in the series, taking 7 wickets in three games. England will have high hopes for both to continue their red-hot form. Sri Lanka has included Pavan Rathnayake in their T20I squad because he scored 121 runs off 115 balls in the third ODI against England.

Also Read: SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today: 1st T20I, England Tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

SL vs ENG Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I 

• Date: 30th January 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs ENG Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The pitches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium are generally good for batting. The surfaces here are not as rough and rough as other venues in the country. 

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Harry Brook (ENG): 184 runs in this Series 

• Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 162 runs in this Series

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 139 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 7 wickets in Series

• Liam Dawson (ENG): 5 wickets in Series

• Dhananjaya de Silva (SL): 4 wickets in Series 

SL vs ENG Recent Form

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 150-160

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.

England 

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our SL vs ENG today match prediction, England are the favourites to win the 1st T20I match. The likes of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook will be key players to watch out for.

SL vs ENG Match FAQs

Sri Lanka will face England in the 3rd ODI of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, which will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. The series is currently levelled up 1-1. It's been 18 years since England won an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka bats first and posted a total of 219 runs in the 50 overs. Captain Charith Asalanka scored 45 runs off 64 balls, while all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva smashed 40 runs off 59 balls. 

In response, England comfortably chased down the target in 46.2 overs. Captain Harry Brook scored 42 runs off 75 balls and Joe Root scored 75 runs off 90 balls and helped his team chase down the target. Jeffrey Vandersay and Dhananjaya de Silva both picked up two wickets.

Also Read: WPL 2026: RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction 16th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

SL vs ENG Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI 

• Date: 27th January 2026

• Time: 2.30 PM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs ENG Weather Report

Pitch Report

The Colombo pitch is expected to favour the spinners once more. The spinners were crucial in both ODI matches, and this may continue in the third match too. The average first-inning score at this venue is 240-250 runs. 

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 119 runs in this Series 

• Joe Root (ENG): 136 runs in this Series

• Ben Duckett (ENG): 101 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Jeffrey Vandersay (SL): 5 wickets in Series

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 5 wickets in Series

• Dhananjaya de Silva (SL): 3 wickets in Series 

SL vs ENG Recent Form

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 260-270

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 240–250

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.

England 

Harry Brook (c), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Sri Lanka will win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka will be key players to watch out for.

SL vs ENG Match FAQs