- India and South Africa have played the shortest Test ever in their 147-year history.
- The second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town ended in 107 overs (642 balls), becoming the shortest Test match ever in history.
- India won the Newlands Test by seven wickets to level the series 1-1, but in the process broke their own record, which previously stood by 842 balls against England in 2021.
- India won the first-ever Test Match in Cape Town.
- South Africa batted twice on the same day, with 23 wickets falling.
- In addition, India moved to the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings after their historic win over South Africa.
Five shortest Test matches ever played
| Teams | Year | Overs /Balls |
| 1. India vs South Africa | 2024 | 107 overs (642 balls) |
| 2. Australia vs South Africa | 1935 | 109.2 overs (656 balls) |
| 3. West Indies vs England | 1935 | 112 overs (672 balls) |
| 4. England vs Australia | 1888 | 196 overs (784 Balls) (4 balls per over) |
| 5. England vs Australia | 1888 | 197 overs (788 Balls) (4 balls per over) |