New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Social media lit up as South Africa faced Canada in their opening match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with fans reacting to everything from the sparse crowd to the early flow of the game. Canada have won the toss and has opted to field in match number 9 of the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup against South Africa. Finalists in the last edition, South Africa arrive as one of the major contenders for the title, while Canada will aim to begin their tournament with a win.

One user joked about the atmosphere, writing, "We are here for South Africa vs Canada match. Empty stadium is just vibe I love it," highlighting the unexpectedly thin turnout for the contest.

Canada's decision to bowl first handed South Africa ...