NOT KOHLI OR SHARMA: Who is India’s Most-Searched Cricketer Today?

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi currently ranks as India’s most-searched cricketer on Google Trends in late April 2025. The 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR batsman has taken IPL 2025 by storm. He registered the second-fastest century in the competition’s history against an experienced Gujarat Titans (GT) side to achieve this feat.

Vaibhav’s heroics has seen him leapfrog long-running popular Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to skyrocketing online fame. Let’s check out why the youngster is now one of India’s most-searched players. We’ll also check out which Indian cricketers ranked about Vaibhav before his sudden rise to cricket stardom.

Why is Vaibhav Suryavanshi India’s Most-Searched Cricketer Today?

Youngest centurion in IPL history

Suryavanshi didn’t take long to become the IPL’s youngest-ever batter (14 years and 32 days old) to score a century. He achieved the feat within 35 balls to register IPL cricket’s second-fastest ton in history. Suryavanshi blasted home 11 sixes and 7 fours to register a mammoth strike rate (+288) among cricketers who faced 30+ balls in IPL 2025 as of April 29, 2025.

Vaibhav’s remarkable outing attracted immense fame and ensured cricket fans from India and abroad got to hear his name.

“Hero to Zero” meme fest

Suryavanshi fell for a 2-ball duck shortly after making history and breaking several records in the process. His franchise fielded him against an experienced Mumbai Indians (MI) fielding lineup, and Vaibhav couldn’t perform. The youngster’s failure to replicate successes from his performance vs the Gujarat Titans (GT) saw fans tag him a “hero-turned-zero”.

Several memes floated on social media targeted Vaibhav and aimed to mock his inconsistent performances across two IPL matches. These memes coupled with Vaibhav’s growing profile fueled more searches for his name and information among Indian internet users.

Social media fame

The reach of social media across India’s regions boosted Vaibhav’s profile across fanbases. Several sets of fans witnessed the youngster’s powerful knocks through social media and continued to search for more information on his performance so far. Every new meme or video based on the youngster’s performance contributed directly to total search volumes.

Potential brand sponsorships

Suryavanshi has been in the middle of likely marketing roundups after his quick-fire century. Every brand from bat makers to drink sponsors could attempt to sign the youngster before this season ends. Being at the favourable end of brand advertising campaigns helped trigger the rise in Suryavanshi’s profile.

Age-group frenzy

The talent from a 14-year-old like Vaibhav fascinates audiences across India. Many of these audiences believe the cricketer’s rise to fame is remarkable and follow his development closely. His ascension to the apex of cricket as a skilled youngster contributes immensely to Vaibhav’s rising search profile.

Ballooning fan engagements

Hitting a ton within 35 balls at 14 years old will get you a loyal fanbase in no time. Vaibhav’s performance against GT grants him access to a special database committed to advancing his online profile. These fans engage on social media and boost his popularity while indirectly encouraging more searches.

Vast media commentary

Media attention on Vaibhav attracts tremendous searches to the cricketer’s profile across channels. Several experts can’t stop talking about the wonderkid and his remarkable performance for the Royals.

Who Were the Ten (10) Most-Searched Indian Cricketers Before Suryavanshi?

Several high-profile cricketers made the list of most-searched names before Suryavanshi briefly roared into prominence in April 2025. See the list of top 10 Indian cricketers who were the most-searched across metrics before the youngster’s current rise to fame.