Cricket's global roar! Google's Year in Search 2025 revealed the massive impact of cricket, with the sport dominating search trends worldwide. The report highlighted the most searched athletes, events, and teams, showcasing cricket's expanding digital footprint. Get ready for its return to the Olympics at LA 2028!
The Asia Cup, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Notably, the Indian cricket teams emerged victorious in all three tournaments.
The Asia Cup sparked significant interest, featuring three thrilling India vs. Pakistan matches, including a nail-biting final decided in the final over, thanks to Tilak Varma's match-winning performance. The ICC Champions Trophy saw India reclaim the title after an eight-year gap, triumphing over New Zealand in the final. And in a historic moment, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup saw India lift their maiden global title, a landmark achievement for women's sports.
But here's where it gets interesting: Google's rankings of most-searched sports teams included two Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, breaking into the top five.
Outside of cricket, football and golf maintained a strong presence. The FIFA Club World Cup topped the sports events category, while the Ryder Cup rounded out the top five.
In the athletes’ category, American boxer Terence Crawford led the searches, followed by golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. American football stars Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Hurts, and Canadian basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completed the top five.
Google’s Year in Search 2025 Breakdown:
Athletes
- Terence Crawford (boxing)
- Rory McIlroy (golf)
- Shedeur Sanders (American football)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (basketball)
- Jalen Hurts (American football)
Sports Teams
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (football)
- S.L. Benfica (football)
- Toronto Blue Jays (baseball)
- Punjab Kings (cricket)
- Delhi Capitals (cricket)
Sports Events
- FIFA Club World Cup (football)
- Asia Cup (cricket)
- ICC Champions Trophy (cricket)
- ICC Women's World Cup (cricket)
- Ryder Cup (golf)
What do you think? Were you surprised by any of these search trends? Do you think cricket's growing popularity will continue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
