Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlighted one clear trend — cricket ruled India’s digital space.
More than Bollywood, politics or entertainment, young cricketers dominated the country’s search charts.
The year belonged to teenagers, rising stars and women’s cricket icons, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi shocking everyone by beating legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Below is the complete list, detailed reasons, and simple breakdown of why these players trended the most in India.
Why Cricket Dominated Searches in 2025
India won major tournaments like:
- Asia Cup 2025
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
These victories boosted curiosity about new names and young talents.
The IPL, domestic cricket, and India A performances also pushed several rising players into national spotlight.
Top 10 Most Searched Cricket Players on Google 2025 (India – List With Reasons)
| Rank | Player | Known For | Why They Were Most Searched in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Teen batting prodigy | Youngest male to score a T20 century, IPL hundred at 14, India A & SMAT tons |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | PBKS batter | DPL heroics, IPL signing worth ₹3.80 crore, multiple viral knocks |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | SRH opener | International centuries, explosive T20I strike rate, IPL consistency |
| 4 | Shaik Rasheed | CSK youngster | U19 WC hero, emotional journey, CSK 2025 contract |
| 5 | Jemimah Rodrigues | India women’s star | ODI WC 2025 semifinal hundred vs Australia, multi-format impact |
| 6 | Ayush Mhatre | India U19 & domestic | 94-run knock, U19 captaincy, 500+ FC runs |
| 7 | Smriti Mandhana | India women’s cricket | WPL star, consistent international performance, Women’s WC winner |
| 8 | Karun Nair | Domestic veteran | Comeback performances, key domestic milestones |
| 9 | Urvil Patel | T20 finisher | Power-hitting, strong domestic season |
| 10 | Vignesh Puthur | Spinner | Rising domestic talent across formats |
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – India’s No.1 Most Searched Player in 2025
The year 2025 belonged to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became a sensation across India.
Key Highlights
- Youngest male cricketer ever to hit a T20 century
- IPL hundred: 101 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals
- Asia Cup Rising Stars: 32-ball century vs UAE
- SMAT century: 108 off 61 balls for Bihar*
- Youngest vice-captain in Ranji Trophy history
His rare combination of maturity, fearless batting and record-breaking knocks made him the most-searched Indian personality overall, not just the most-searched cricketer.
2. Priyansh Arya – Viral DPL star to IPL sensation
Priyansh Arya became a national topic after:
- DPL centuries (107 & 120)
- Hitting six fours in an over
- Huge IPL 2025 contract worth ₹3.80 crore
- Strong debut IPL season with PBKS
His rise from local academies to IPL fame captured massive curiosity.
3. Abhishek Sharma – India’s explosive T20 star
2025 was Abhishek Sharma’s breakthrough year:
- Two international centuries
- Consistent IPL performances for SRH
- T20I strike rate above 190
- One of India’s most aggressive openers
He consistently featured in top trends all year.
4. Shaik Rasheed – Emotional comeback and CSK’s young star
Shaik Rasheed trended due to:
- His inspiring financial struggles & rise
- Famous 94 in the 2022 U19 WC
- CSK signing for IPL 2025
- Growing consistency in domestic cricket
Fans connected deeply with his story.
5. Jemimah Rodrigues – The face of women’s cricket in 2025
Jemimah’s biggest moment:
- Unbeaten 127 in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal
- Took India to a historic chase vs Australia
- One of India’s top female icons across sports
She became the top trending woman personality.
6 to 10 – The Rising Stars Who Completed the Top 10
6. Ayush Mhatre
- 94 off 48 balls in youth cricket
- 500+ first-class runs
- Led India U19 team
7. Smriti Mandhana
- Strong WPL and international year
- Women’s World Cup winner
8. Karun Nair
- Domestic resurgence
- Comeback talks boosted searches
9. Urvil Patel
- Hard-hitting finisher in T20s
- Reliable domestic performer
10. Vignesh Puthur
- Breakout season with bat & ball
- New sensation in domestic cricket
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Why Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Didn’t Make the List?
As per your latest information:
- Both retired from Tests and T20Is
- Played only 13 ODIs in 2025
- Limited game time meant lower search volume compared to rising stars
Still, they remained among the most universally popular names — just not trending in the 2025 charts.
Read more: Rohit Sharma Record List: Top 10 Achievements
Conclusion
The top 10 most-searched cricketers of 2025 clearly show:
- India is ready for a new generation of stars
- Teen sensations and domestic performers now attract mass attention
- Women’s cricket is rising faster than ever
- IPL remains the biggest platform for breakout popularity
2025 was the year where fresh talent overtook legends in online popularity — a historic shift in Indian cricket’s digital landscape.
