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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) has achieved a major global milestone by being ranked 4th in Google’s Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams globally in 2025, becoming the highest-ranked IPL team on the list, according to PBKS’ press release.

PBKS becomes the most searched IPL team on Google in 2025

This achievement underlines the team’s enormous national and international fan base, strong digital engagement and growing relevance on the global sports stage. The ranking also reflects the deep connection fans share with the team’s players, performances and overall brand.

Chief Commercial Officer Saurabh Arora talks about achieving this milestone

Commenting on this achievement, Saurabh Arora, Chief Commercial Officer, Punjab Kings, said: “This means a lot to us because it reflects what we have been trying to build all year – a team and a brand that people are truly invested in. Our focus is always to win on the field, but what makes this journey special is that fans connect with the stories we tell, the culture we celebrate and the identity that Punjab Kings represents.”

He added: “It is humbling to be among the most sought-after teams in the world. It shows us that people are not just watching us, they are curious and emotionally invested in the team. We take this responsibility seriously and will continue to create moments, stories and experiences that bring fans closer to us on and off the pitch.”

The 5 Most Searched Sports Teams on Google:

1. Paris Saint-Germain FC

2. SL Benfica

3. Toronto Blue Jays

4. Punjab Kings

5. Delhi Capitals

While the primary parameter in determining Google’s most searched list remains the total number of searches for the term in a given period, consistency is also an important factor; A big increase won’t make much of a difference in the rankings. At the same time, geographical spread is taken into account, ensuring that the term searched across regions/countries is ranked higher than the term popular in one place.