England vs India cricket series dominance by England: A record T20 cricket defeat of India by England captivates Indian cricket fans.
Archived Pulse in India
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Archived Pulse in India
India's search trends are dominated by sports events including a record cricket loss to England and controversial World Cup football matches, alongside growing interest in weather impacts for agriculture, political debate over the Indus Waters Treaty, and notable tech product launches.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.3M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
Entertainment8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Health4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in India are primarily following live sports events such as cricket matches between India and England, and significant FIFA World Cup games featuring regional teams, seeking real-time updates, highlights, and expert analysis to stay connected with these high-profile contests. Interest in recent weather patterns reflects a practical intent to understand agricultural conditions affecting livelihoods. The surge in political queries shows a debating intent as the public seeks clarity regarding the Indus Waters Treaty and its geopolitical implications. Technology-related searches reveal a buying intent, with consumers comparing features and looking for purchase options for the Nothing 4b.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match controversy: FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt stirs interest due to controversial VAR decisions and historic Egyptian goal.
Beneficial rainfall in Malwa season: Recent rains in Malwa region are perceived positively by farmers anticipating good harvests.
India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty tensions: Intense public debate follows reports on India’s potential termination of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
Rising interest in Nothing Phone 4b launch in India: Nothing Phone 4b garners attention for its specifications and purchase interest among Indian consumers.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in India
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
cricket score
Jacob Bethell played a key role as England beat India in the second T20 international match.
10K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 4 days ago
jacob bethell
02
SportsCooling
england vs india
The England vs India cricket series, especially the T20 format, has seen a record loss for India against England generating huge search interest.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
eng vs indindia versus england
03
SportsCooling
arg vs egypt
The 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt attracted attention due to a controversial VAR decision and key moments.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
egypt vs argentina
04
WeatherCooling
वर्षा
There is heightened interest in recent rain and weather conditions affecting regions like Malwa, with expectations of beneficial rainfall for farmers.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
कल का मौसम
05
SportsCooling
switzerland vs colombia
People are searching to follow the live updates and broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
colombia vs
06
SportsCooling
ind vs eng
Many are following the record-setting T20 cricket match where England defeated India by 125 runs.
100K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 4 days ago
josh tonguejos buttlerind vs eng t20
07
EntertainmentCooling
நடிகர்
There is heightened attention on veteran South Indian actors, including tributes and film industry news linked to prominent personalities.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
08
CultureCooling
वेलकम तो थे जंगल
The search term 'वेलकम तो थे जंगल' has seen a significant surge in interest in India, likely reflecting attention to a cultural or entertainment topic.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
09
TechnologyCooling
nothing 4b
Interest in the Nothing Phone 4b has increased, with many seeking information on its specifications and purchase options in India.
20K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 4 days ago
10
SportsCooling
cricbuzz
Searches for 'cricbuzz' have risen as fans follow live cricket scores, match predictions, and updates in India.
20K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 4 days ago
cricbuzz live
11
CultureCooling
സ്വര്ണം
People are searching about 'സ്വര്ണം,' focusing on cultural and linguistic topics including Malayalam children's stories and material elements like gold and metals.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 4 days ago
12
SportsCooling
novak djokovic
Searches on Novak Djokovic have spiked as fans follow his progress and matches at Wimbledon 2026, including notable five-set victories.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
felix auger aliassimewimbledonjannik sinner
Sports / Following | 4 days ago
cricket score
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 4 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Brutal Bethell leads England to T20 win over India - as it happened - BBC
India vs England 2nd T20I Score, result and highlights: Jacob Bethell helps hosts take 1-0 lead in the series - Yahoo Sp…
England beat India by four wickets in second T20 international – as it happened - The Guardian
'I've watched him bat in India': Jacob Bethell's big verdict on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after England beat I - The Times of…
England v India - T20, Old Trafford: Bethell beats Sooryavanshi in the battle of the youngsters as England defeat India …
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