In the last 24 hours, Sports and social media space are igniting with a mix of exciting games and trending news around the globe. Cricket, football and digital platforms are making headlines and gaining a lot of traction from the masses, here’s what people are searching for the most on Google.
Australia vs South Africa: Over one million searches
The Australia-South Africa series has become a global talking point, drawing in massive attention with over a million searches on Google. With the series already decided, South Africa will be eyeing a clean sweep against the mighty Australians in the third and final ODI.
The gap between the two teams has been clear from the start, with the Proteas cruising to convincing wins, first by 98 runs and then by 84, in the opening two games.
Levante vs Barcelona: La Liga clash with over 200K searches
Football lovers are following the Levante vs Barcelona match with great interest, pushing searches past 200,000.
Barcelona face Levante in their second outing of the 2025-26 La Liga season. The defending champions began their campaign in style, cruising to a 3-0 away win over Mallorca with goals from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres. Under Hansi Flick, Barça head into this clash as clear favourites against newly-promoted Levante, who earned their spot in the top flight by lifting the Segunda División title last season.
Travis Head: Australia’s key player in focus
Star Australian cricketer Travis Head is making waves online with over 10,000 searches, driven by his standout performances.
Head smashed his seventh ODI century in the third and final clash against South Africa at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. The left-hander came out firing from the very first ball, dominating the Proteas’ attack and piling on runs with ease. His brilliant knock eventually ended on 142, capping off a commanding display.
Cheteshwar Pujara retirement
Cheteshwar Pujara is once again making news, with over 10,000 searches highlighting fans’ interest as the renowned Indian batter has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than 13 years with Team India.
In an emotional note shared on Instagram, Pujara said that wearing the Indian jersey, singing the national anthem, and giving his best on the field was an experience “impossible to put in words.” His announcement comes shortly after he had expressed a wish to be part of India’s upcoming England tour.
Renowned for his patience and technique in Test matches, Pujara is being watched closely as he made significant contributions to India’s batting strength.
TikTok’s comeback speculations
TikTok’s possible comeback in India has set off a wave of excitement and debate. The app, which was banned on June 29, 2020, is now back in the spotlight with nearly 10,000 searches online.
The ban came as part of a wider decision by the Indian government to block 59 Chinese apps, saying they were “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the defence of the country, national security and public order.”
It’s not just regular users talking about the Chinese app, content creators and marketers are also watching closely, calling it a move that could reshape India’s social media landscape.