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In 2025, 14-year-old young batsman Vaibhav Suryanshi topped the list of most searched cricketers in India. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not feature in this list. Vaibhav delivered a stellar performance for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 and scored the second fastest century in IPL history against Gujarat Titans in just 35 balls.
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New Delhi: Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are globally popular, but their names were missing from the list of most searched cricketers in India in 2025. Their retirement from Test and T20 international cricket, leaving them active only in ODIs, has been a subject of much discussion regarding their careers. This year, the title of most searched cricketer went to young batsman Vaibhav Suryanshi.
The main reason for Vaibhav Suryanshi's popularity is his outstanding performance in IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.1 crore, and Vaibhav completely justified the team's faith in him in every match. He scored 252 runs in just seven matches and quickly became a hot topic in the cricketing world.
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His most memorable performance came against Gujarat Titans, where he scored the second fastest century in IPL history in just 35 balls. In this innings, Vaibhav scored 101 runs off 38 balls with a strike rate of over 205. With this record, he became the fastest century-scoring batsman among Indian players.
Following Vaibhav Suryanshi, the most searched cricketers included Priyansh Arya and Abhishek Sharma. Priyansh Arya delivered a stellar performance for Punjab Kings, scoring 475 runs in 17 matches. His batting was crucial in leading the team to the final. In IPL 2025, Priyansh smashed a powerful century against Chennai Super Kings, further boosting his popularity.
In third place was Abhishek Sharma, currently the world's number one T20 batsman. His explosive batting and aggressive playing style have made him immensely popular among fans. Abhishek's performance has placed him at the top of the rankings for young cricketers.
IPL 2025 proved that the talent and performance of young cricketers have always been a major attraction for fans. Young players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Abhishek Sharma have shown that they can capture the attention of the audience not only in the presence of senior players but also on their own merit.
This year's search list indicates that a new generation of cricketers has emerged, and fans are now actively searching for their favorite players on online platforms to connect with their performances and achievements.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is only 14 years old, and his career is just beginning. Given his record-breaking performance and popularity, it is expected that he will become one of the leading stars of Indian cricket in the coming years. Priyansh Arya and Abhishek Sharma will also continue to maintain their popularity among their fans and will be a part of the bright future of Indian cricket.
