Whether you’re a cricket fan, an aspiring teacher, or a sports lover tracking international tournaments, Google Trends in India points to a packed weekend. From excitement on the cricket field to crucial exam-related updates, several topics have seen a sharp rise in searches over the last 24 hours.
Names like Matt Henry and Tim Seifert, along with CTET exams and the Italy vs Ireland match, are trending on Google, attracting multiple keywords and millions of searches. Here’s a simple look at why Indians searched for these topics.
Matt Henry: The bowler who put India under pressure
With more than 2 million searches, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry grabbed attention after his strong spell against India in the second T20I in Raipur.
Even though India went on to win the match, Henry unsettled the home team early. He dismissed Sanju Samson during the chase and showed his ability to swing the ball and take key wickets, leaving Indian fans both impressed and cautious.
Tim Seifert: Quick runs at the top
Tim Seifert is trending with over 100,000 searches, he also stood out in the same match. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter gave his team a fast start by scoring 24 runs off just 13 balls.
His attacking shots during the Powerplay kept Indian bowlers under pressure, prompting fans to look up his performance and past records in T20 cricket.
CTET: Exam updates drive searches
Away from sports, education-related searches also spiked. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the exam city intimation slips for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 exam. Lakhs of teacher aspirants rushed online to check their allotted exam cities for the February 8 test, as this information is important for travel and stay planning.
Registered candidates can download the slips by visiting the official CTET website – ctet.nic.in – and logging in with their application number and password. The CTET examination is scheduled to be held on February 8. The results are expected to be announced by the end of March, while the admit cards will be released two days prior to the exam date.
Italy vs Ireland: Sports fans follow two games
This search term trended for an interesting reason, as it involved two different sports. In cricket, Ireland edged past Italy by three wickets in a T20I match in Dubai, drawing interest from fans who follow emerging teams.
At the same time, the two countries faced off in rugby during the Six Nations Championship in Rome, where Ireland won a close 22-17 match. The coincidence of these fixtures led Indian sports fans to search for scores and highlights from both events.