NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Punjab Kings stunned cricket fans by clinching the 4th spot in Google’s Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams of 2025—the highest-ranked IPL franchise—surpassing giants like RCB, CSK, and MI amid their stellar digital surge post-IPL 2025 final run.
Finalist Fame Fuels Global Fan Frenzy
PBKS rocketed up charts thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s leadership guiding them to their first IPL final since 2014, falling short by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chief Commercial Officer Saurabh Arora hailed the milestone: “This reflects deep cultural-emotional bonds fans share with our players, stories, and identity—we’re humbled by their investment beyond the pitch.”
Google Metrics: Sustained Global Engagement
Google’s rankings weigh total search volume, consistent interest, and worldwide distribution over spikes. Full Top 5: 1. Paris Saint-Germain, 2. S.L. Benfica, 3. Toronto Blue Jays, 4. Punjab Kings, 5. Delhi Capitals. PBKS vows more on-off-field moments deepening this loyalty.
