Punjab Kings achieved significant global recognition, ranking fourth in Google's Top Five Most Searched Sports Teams
worldwide for 2025. This achievement highlights the franchise's strong digital presence and growing international fan
base, making them the highest-ranked IPL team on the list. The ranking reflects fans' deep engagement with the team's
players, performances, and brand identity.
Punjab Kings have earned a major global recognition, securing the fourth spot in Google’s list of the Top 5 Most
Searched Sports Teams of 2025. The franchise is the highest-ranked IPL side on the chart, a marker of its expanding
international reach and powerful digital presence. The ranking highlights how strongly fans have connected with the
team’s players, performances, and brand identity over the past year. This surge in visibility also follows PBKS’
impressive run to the IPL 2025 final under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. It was their first appearance in the summit
clash since 2014, although they narrowly missed the title, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs.
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Saurabh Arora, Chief Commercial Officer of Punjab Kings, said the global ranking reflects the cultural and emotional
space the team has built with its supporters. He noted that the franchise has always aimed to win on the field, but what
truly stands out is how deeply fans relate to the stories and the identity the team puts forward. Arora added that being
among the world’s most-searched teams is a humbling achievement. According to him, the list shows that people aren’t
just watching PBKS but are actively engaged and emotionally invested. He emphasised that the franchise will continue to
create memorable moments and experiences that draw fans even closer, both on and off the pitch. Google’s Top 5 Most
Searched Sports Teams of 2025:
Google notes that total search volume over a fixed period forms the base criteria, but sustained interest and global
search distribution also influence rankings. A single spike in searches does not significantly alter the list, whereas
consistent engagement across multiple regions plays a bigger role.