In 2025, Google searches in India were dominated by cricketing stars who grabbed immense attention. The year saw young talents perform consistently, smashing
records and delivering some unforgettable and match-winning performances.
Explosive innings in T20Is, heroic knocks in World Cup encounters, and performances in domestic leagues as well as the Indian Premier League ensured these stars became household names overnight. Women cricketers recorded themselves in history books by winning their maiden ODI World Cup.
Here are the 5 most searched Indian cricketers on Google in 2025
5. Jemimah Rodrigues
Star Indian women's cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues emerged as one of India’s most celebrated cricketers in 2025. Her most memorable moment came in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final, where she scored an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls against Australia, guiding India to a record 339-run chase. This match-winning knock played a crucial role in India lifting their maiden Women’s World Cup title after defeating South Africa in the final.
Meanwhile, Rodrigues was recently named Delhi Capitals’ captain for WPL 2026. She has become a role model for young cricketers, both for her performances and her advocacy on mental health, following her candid discussion of anxiety post-match. Notably, she gained over 13 lakh new followers in a week, making her one of the most searched personalities in India in 2025.
4. Shaik Rasheed
Andhra Pradesh-born Shaik Rasheed’s name surged on Google searches in 2025. The right-hand batter continued to showcase why he has long been considered one of India’s most talked-about young talents. His red-ball heroics for Andhra stood out, headlined by a double century. Rasheed’s ability to bat long innings made him a reliable batter in the Ranji Trophy, where he averaged close to 47 in first-class cricket.
He later made his much-awaited IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings. Though he got limited opportunities, CSK backed him. However, he was released by the franchise ahead of the mini-auction.
3. Abhishek Sharma
Star Indian batter, Abhishek Sharma had a memorable year, finishing third on Google’s most-searched list. The Amritsar-born was a revelation at the top of the order, scoring 859 runs in 21 T20Is at a strike rate of 193.46, including five fifties and a 135 off 54 balls against England at Wankhede Stadium.
His style, record-breaking fifties, and ability to dominate bowlers during the Asia Cup grabbed immense attention. Named in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Sharma has added a new approach to T20I cricket. His approach made sure India got solid starts and dominated the powerplays.
2. Priyansh Arya
Delhi's Priyansh Arya grabbed immense attention in 2025. The opener first grabbed headlines by smashing six sixes in an over during the Delhi Premier League, racing to 120 off just 50 balls. His exploits carried into domestic cricket, where Arya finished as Delhi’s top run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, consistently providing rapid starts.
In the IPL, he made an impact for Punjab Kings, scoring 475 runs in his debut season, including a 103 off 42 balls against Chennai Super Kings. With a strike rate close to 180, he emerged as one of the most explosive uncapped batters of the year. On Google Trends, he ended as the second most searched cricketer.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an extraordinary 2025. The left-handed batter ecame the most searched cricketer in India. His breakout IPL season for the Rajasthan Royals, which included a record-breaking T20 century, grabbed significant attention. The momentum continued in India A and age-group cricket, where consistent centuries and match-winning knocks became routine.
Meanwhile, Suryavanshi also earned a place in India’s Under-19 World Cup squad and will lead the team during the South Africa tour. The year fittingly culminated with him receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian honour for young achievers.
