Top 5 Cricket Social Media Trends Last Week. Last week’s cricket activity, both on and off the field, was a hot topic across social media as people chimed in on moments, controversies, and record performances. They debated India’s dominance of the Asia Cup, discussed England’s record T20I victory, and dug into the India A squad announcements. Here are the top five stories that were trending around cricket.
1. IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025: Politically Charged Encounter, Wrong Anthem & Handshake Controversy
India’s win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match played in Dubai on September 14 was one of the most highly discussed sporting events of last week. India restricted Pakistan to just 127-9 after showcasing their bowling attack with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav leading the way. India chased down the target with relative ease, largely in part to a 56-run partnership between Tilak Varma (31) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (47 not out).
The first controversy arose as “Jalebi Baby” was played instead of the Pakistani national anthem. The match drew attention for more than just cricketing reasons after the Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team after the match. This sparked discourse on social media. Team India was criticized by Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, as well as former players, including Shoaib Akhtar.
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Adding extra tension was the fact that this was the first official meeting between India and Pakistan since a limited four-day military conflict in May 2025. It also led to calls for the match to be boycotted. The mixture of sporting excellence and political backdrop made for a hugely talked-about match last week.
2. Calls for Boycott Amidst Tensions
In the lead-up to the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, there was significant political tension. Following the military conflict that occurred in May 2025, social media was filled with calls to boycott the game. There were protests by Congress workers in multiple cities, even burning effigies. The BCCI was adamant in their policy that they would only play Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments. This allowed the India-Pakistan match to go ahead as scheduled.
This tension and debate over sports and politics made the discussion around cricket on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook powerful. It was likely among the most consumed of all cricket content that was trending last week.
3. India A Squad Announced for Australia A Series
While international cricket had its moments in the spotlight, domestic cricket was popular. Last week, the BCCI announced the India A squad for a 3-match ODI series against Australia A, commencing on September 30, 2025, in Kanpur.
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The squad featured many extremely exciting young cricketers like Tilak Varma (captain), Rajat Patidar (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, and leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam. The resurgence of these players was included on social media as cricket analysts discussed what this meant in terms of opportunities. It would allow young talent to force their way into the senior team. This announcement created conversation among fans and experts alike, creating yet another trending topic.
4. England Sets T20I Record
In the past week, England’s men’s cricket team made headlines across the world for becoming the first team to score over 300 in a T20I against a full member nation. Highlights were circulated across social media, showcasing player records, explosive batting, strike rates, and an innings that set a new bar for T20 cricket.
Phil Salt was highly praised for his innings as he became the highest run scorer in an innings for England in T20Is. KKR and DC were trolled for leaving such immense talent. After setting this record became a cause for trending topics globally, and cricket fans, analysts, and influencers dissected the innings, players, and implications of England’s T20I strategy ahead of all-format tournaments.
5. India vs. UAE: Record-Breaking Bowling Performance
In the Asia Cup’s first fixture against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India bowled the opposition out at a shockingly low 57. This is the lowest T20I total against India in a tournament. Kuldeep Yadav returned with an impressive 4 wickets for 7 runs, with Shivam Dube taking an equally impressive 3 wickets for 4 runs.
India chased the target down in just 4.3 overs to win by 9 wickets. Clips of this dominant first-innings victory of exhilarating bowling, particularly Kuldeep’s spell, went viral across social media channels last week. Analysts drew attention to the overwhelming strength of India’s bowling strategy, and this match became one of the most shared and discussed points of the week.
The cricketing headlines last week were all about Asia Cup cricket, historic performances, and announcing game plans. Whether it was India’s politically charged win against Pakistan, England’s massive T20I milestones, or the announcement of the India A squad, these stories drove important conversations across social media and demonstrated that cricket remains in the minds of people on and off the field.
