Abhishek Sharma tops 2025 Google searches in Pakistan; Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf not even in top 10

Abhishek Sharma has topped Google searches in Pakistan in 2025, beating some of the country’s biggest cricket stars in online popularity. What makes it more striking is that players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf did not even make it into the top 10 most searched athletes list. The surge comes after Abhishek’s explosive performances against Pakistan during India’s dominant run this year. Young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma became the most searched athlete on Google in Pakistan in 2025, even as India defeated Pakistan in all four matches they played during the year. From the Champions Trophy to the Asia Cup final, India dominated on the field—and Abhishek grabbed attention beyond it.

India dominates Pakistan as rivalry heats up

The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan stayed intense through 2025. On the field, however, it was one-sided. India defeated Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy and again in all three India–Pakistan matches during the 2025 Asia Cup, including the final. The Men in Blue finished the year with a perfect record against the Men in Green.

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Abhishek Sharma becomes breakout star of the Asia Cup

The Asia Cup turned into Abhishek Sharma’s personal show. The 25-year-old finished as the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 314 runs, averaging 44.85 and striking at a stunning 200. His attacking style made him one of the biggest talking points of the event.

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In the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash, Abhishek smashed 31 runs off just 13 balls. He followed that with a blistering 39-ball 74 later in the tournament. Though he failed in the final, his overall impact had already sealed his breakout season.

Why Pakistan searched Abhishek more than their own stars

Abhishek’s explosive performances sparked massive curiosity in Pakistan. He finished as the most searched athlete on Google in Pakistan in 2025, becoming the only non-Pakistani sportsperson in the top five.

Most searched athlete in Pakistan in 2025

• Abhishek Sharma – Indian cricketer
• Hassan Nawaz – Pakistan cricketer
• Irfan Khan Niazi – Pakistan cricketer
• Sahibazada Farhan – Pakistan cricketer
• Muhammad Abbas – Pakistan cricketer

His presence at the top of the list shows how strongly his performances cut across national rivalry.

Who ruled Google searches in India?

While Abhishek ruled searches in Pakistan, he finished third on Google’s most searched personalities list in India for 2025. The top spot went to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made headlines with standout performances in the 2025 IPL for Rajasthan Royals, followed by strong outings for India U-19 and India-A.

The top 10 list in India was completely dominated by cricketers. Jemimah Rodrigues also featured prominently after playing a key role in helping India’s women lift the Women’s World Cup for the first time.

Most searched Indians in 2025

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Priyansh Arya
• Abhishek Sharma
• Shaik Rasheed
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Ayush Mhatre
• Smriti Mandhana
• Karun Nair
• Urvil Patel
• Vignesh Puthur

One year, two nations, and one rising star

India may have dominated Pakistan on the scoreboard in 2025, but Abhishek Sharma quietly conquered search engines across borders too. From match-winning knocks to becoming Pakistan’s most searched athlete, the young opener turned rivalry into recognition—and made 2025 the year his name truly travelled beyond boundaries.