Cricket Dominates Charts: Google India's 2024 Search Trends Revealed

New Delhi, Dec 22, 2024 - The world of sports has been at the forefront of attention this year, with cricket emerging as the supreme ruler in search trends. According to Google India's 2024 search trends, Indian Premier League (IPL) took the top spot among sports events, indicating its massive popularity nationwide.

The IPL was the most searched sports event overall, with fans eagerly following match updates and player performances. Its dominance can be attributed to the immense interest generated by this year's tournament.

Cricket fans also made a huge splash in the search charts, with the T20 World Cup taking the second spot. The global cricket tournament earlier in the year drew massive attention from users worldwide.

The Paris Olympics 2024 garnered significant interest for Indian athletes and their medal performances, ranking fifth on the overall searches. Pro Kabaddi League continued its grip on sports enthusiasts, placing fourth on sports-related searches.

Among sports-related searches, the Indian Super League (ISL) maintained its strong stance on promoting Indian football. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat reigned supreme in "people" searches, following her incredible journey of breaking records, announcing retirement after a tumultuous Paris Olympics, and becoming an MLA in Haryana.

Cricketer Hardik Pandya was fourth in people-related searches for the second consecutive year. Other notable figures include wrestlers Lakshya Sen, players Abhishek Sharma and Shashank Singh from Punjab Kings bowling team.

The most sought-after individual matches were "India vs England", followed by "India vs Bangladesh" and "India vs Zimbabwe". Google users searched these match-ups relentlessly due to the excitement surrounding national cricket tournaments.

In an intriguing display of sports enthusiasm, December coincided with a 'sports' extravaganza on Google India. This month witnessed unprecedented interest in sports-related content.