As 2025 draws to a close, Google has begun releasing its annual list of the year’s most-searched personalities. One list from Pakistan has created major buzz — and surprisingly, the top spot does not belong to Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, or even rising star Abrar Ahmed.

Instead, the most-searched cricketer in Pakistan in 2025 is India’s young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma.

🇵🇰 Abhishek Sharma Tops Search Trends in Pakistan

Abhishek’s meteoric rise throughout 2025 has captured cricket fans across borders. The Indian opener has outperformed several big names and even surpassed Pakistan’s own superstars on the popularity chart.

What made him the most-searched?

• In the Asia Cup 2025, he smashed 314 runs at a strike rate of over 200.

• He was the highest run-scorer of the tournament.

• His standout knock — 74 off 39 balls in the Super 4 clash against Pakistan — became one of the most-watched highlights of the year.

• In 2025 overall, Abhishek scored 756 runs in 17 T20Is, averaging 47.25, including one century.

• He also became the World No. 1 T20I batsman during the year.

Such explosive consistency made him a hot topic among cricket lovers in Pakistan, earning him the No. 1 spot in searches.

🗣️ Proteas Captain Aiden Markram Praises Abhishek

Ahead of the five-match T20 series between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium, South Africa’s T20 captain Aiden Markram showered praise on Abhishek Sharma.

Markram, who has played alongside Abhishek at Sunrisers, said:

“He is a great player and bats very well. There is no doubt this is a big wicket for us.”

He added that Abhishek’s fearless approach is what makes him so dangerous:

“Whoever bowls the new ball, it will be a challenge to get him out early. He is a match-winner. He takes control of the game from ball one.”

Markram also highlighted how Abhishek represents the new-age aggressive mindset shaping modern T20 cricket.

🌟 A Breakout Year That Crossed Borders

In a year where cricketing superstars dominated headlines, it was Abhishek Sharma’s explosive strokeplay, consistency, and fearless approach that won the attention of fans — not just in India, but in Pakistan as well.

From topping the Asia Cup charts to becoming the most-searched cricketer in a rival nation, 2025 truly belonged to Abhishek Sharma.