The Diary: Best tweets about the BlackCaps

Yesterday, our BlackCaps took to the field at the MCG in the Cricket World Cup final and we took to our couches. We were proud. We were chuffed. We were backing our boys all the way. Here's how it all unfolded online ...

The game brought Kiwis together. We were pumped for our lads.

Exciting day for NZ, bring that cup home brothers @BLACKCAPS

— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) March 28, 2015

Come on @BLACKCAPS .Huge support behind you. #dreambig #BacktheBlackCaps

— Ivan Vicelich (@IvanVicelich) March 29, 2015

National fervour ran rife.

Rockin' the beige. pic.twitter.com/T72A85Z6hP

— Russell Brown (@publicaddress) March 29, 2015

We were cocky. We scoffed at those who thought we weren't up to playing on a ground so big. We made an ironic hashtag -#MCGsobig.

The #MCGsobig we've put our Search and Rescue teams on standby.#BacktheBlackCaps

— New Zealand Police (@nzpolice) March 27, 2015

#MCGsobig I walked out to inspect the pitch yesterday and I still haven't gotten there

— Kane Williamson (@NotNossy) March 26, 2015

#MCGsobig you can fit Bonnydoon in it.

— Andrew Mulligan (@Andrew_Mulligan) March 29, 2015

Then we hit the first hurdle.

Bugger

— Ric Salizzo (@ricsalizzo) March 29, 2015

Was talking to my mum. Turned on TV. Shitballs. Sad for that wonderful man. Wouldn't be here without him. @BrendonMcCullum

— Hollie Smith (@Holliejsmith) March 29, 2015

But we remained positive.

no matter what happens, at least we won the toss guys #CWC15Final

— Rose Matafeo (@Rose_Matafeo) March 29, 2015

Ali Mau hit the vodka.

Others turned to comfort food for a distraction.

So nervous I've started baking. Plum. Just like that catch. #CWC15Final pic.twitter.com/VNOcxAHWxB

— Hilary Barry (@Hilary_Barry) March 29, 2015

The wickets kept falling and so did our emotional state. Our fingers were crossed that we'd recover and get the run rate moving. Some turned to prayer.

At what point do we start praying for rain? #BacktheBlackCaps

— Jane Luscombe (@JaneLuscombe) March 29, 2015

Imran Khan prayed for Martin Crowe.

Hoping NZ win for Martin Crowe. He was the most innovative & bold captain in the "92 WC. Sending him all my prayers as he fights his cancer

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 29, 2015

This man of God issued His commandment.

Kiwis...leave the stadium...now!

— Bishop Brian Tamaki (@BishopTamaki) March 29, 2015

But the nightmare was real.

Fark ..

— Daniel Faitaua (@DanielFaitaua) March 29, 2015

Ok I'm nervous.

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) March 29, 2015

Are we officially at panic stations yet?

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) March 29, 2015

Others weren't worried. Brown J held the faith.

It's ok, @MrMikeMcRoberts has just moved from the armchair to the sofa. All good now. #CWC15Final #NZLvAUS

— Paula Penfold (@paulapenfold) March 29, 2015

This Warriors player, who lost on the field against the Bronchos earlier, should have his immigration status revoked.

Disappointing to lose like that at home. Thanks to everyone who turned up. Now to sit back and watch the cricket! Let's go Aussie's 😉

— Chad Townsend (@chadtownsend10) March 29, 2015

Then, enter the Hairy Javellin.

In Elliott we believe!

— Toni Street (@ToniStreet) March 29, 2015

Shit, you're a good bugger @grantelliottnz!

— John Campbell (@JohnJCampbell) March 29, 2015

We were on a high. Our spirits were lifted. Jack Tame stopped for a selfie. So did these politicians.

With @johnkeypm at the #CWC15 final cheering for different teams ! pic.twitter.com/ainbtNd5sk

— Joe Hockey (@JoeHockey) March 29, 2015

Then a low. Again.

Uh oh....

— Zac Guildford (@zacguildford11) March 29, 2015

Grant Elliott wishing he went to his sister's wedding so he could teach his teammates about commitment to a partnership #NZ v #AUS

— Chris Chang (@ChrisChang) March 29, 2015

And sledging.

#CWC15 the send offs to Vettori and Elliot were childish. Australia your heroes are rude immature manchilds. Grow up and play to the spirit

— Andrew Dickens (@andrewdickens2) March 29, 2015

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— Jackie Thomas (@JackieSian) March 29, 2015

The interview in the middle of the match with the chairman of the ICC's finance committee went down well.

They keep interrupting the cricket commentary to interview some ICC big wigs. B-o-r-i-n-g. We are not doing that. http://t.co/QJKmSUJR8l

— RNZ News (@rnz_news) March 29, 2015

Marcus Lush would have rather been watching X Factor.

The strange thing is I would rather be watching the XFactor live show about now... #CWC15Final

— ⓂⒶⓇⒸⓊⓈ ⓁⓊⓈⒽ (@marcuslush) March 29, 2015

Mike Hosking was thinking about the maternity ward.

@ToniStreet come on pop that baby out and give us a distraction

— Mike Hosking (@hoskingonzb) March 29, 2015

TV3's Hamish Clark did his bit to down the Aussies.

Doing my best to down a cheap Aussie #BackingTheBlackCaps pic.twitter.com/GfCSptyxeW

— Hamish Clark (@Hamish_Clark) March 29, 2015

And we still kept the faith.

I LOVE that Brendon McCullum looks so relaxed. If they believe - so can we. #BackingTheBlackcaps

— Michelle Pickles (@MichellePickles) March 29, 2015

This could turn out to be a close one!! #pressure

— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 29, 2015

This famous Jamaican cricketer kept his spirits high.

We lost. But we showed humility and we were gracious in defeat, congratulating our ANZAC brothers in their win. We were proud, too, of our achievement.

A great World Cup campaign but stolen at the last hurdle. Well done Australia. @MitchJohnson398 pic.twitter.com/2ZBF4rnWiJ

— Trent Boult (@trent_boult) March 29, 2015

How about this touch of class from Kiwi skipper Brendon McCullum. http://t.co/imwKUE0Zd8 #AUSvNZ #CWC15Final pic.twitter.com/KdaKdVcrKj

— FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 29, 2015

Brendon: “No regrets, we walk away from the tournament with our heads held high.” ^RI

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 29, 2015

They have the trophy, but we have the real Men of the Match.

And not one of those Aussie players thank the #BlackCaps for the match. Not a mention. Wow.

— Michelle Pickles (@MichellePickles) March 29, 2015

- nzherald.co.nz