As Pakistan's World Cup 2019 journey officially came to an end on Friday following an excellent performance by the side — not to mention ending the campaign with four consecutive wins — cricket enthusiasts took to Twitter to show the team some love as they come home.

Sports reporter Emmad Hameed thanked the Green Shirts for providing some "thrilling" entertainment and the "passionate cricket diehards" who give the game its real splendour.

"Thank you team Pakistan for some incredible memories and some of the most thrilling moments in Cricket World Cup history throughout the six weeks. Big thank you to our passionate cricket diehards. This team has an immense future! You the fans make us!" he wrote.

Sports journalist Faizan Lakhani, summed it up well:

"9 matches, 5 wins, 1 washout and 3 defeats. Not a bad show by team Pakistan. While covering the #CWC2019, I have seen them working hard, I have seen them trying to give their best. Proud of boys in green! Haar jeet is part of the game (Wins and losses are part of the game). We were so near, yet so far! Khayir hai (No big deal)."

Indian commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said that though the outcome had meant an end to the side's World Cup journey, the fact that they "punched above their weight" in the tournament cannot be discounted.

"They are not in the semis but Pakistan punched above their weight in this WC (World Cup). Hope they are made to feel that way when they return home," he tweeted.

Sidra Nawaz, the wicket keeper for the women's team acknowledged the team effort put up by the side and the tremendous displays of bowling and batting by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Imamul Haq.

"Hard luck Team... we are no more in World cup. But great efforts Team Pakistan. Tremendous bowling by @iShaheenAfridi and brilliant display of batting @babarazam258 @ImamUlHaq12," she said.

ISPR chief Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor welcomed the boys back home and said that in the end it was a game of which wins and losses are always a part.

"Notwithstanding expectations of better performance, it remains a game. Winning or losing is a part. It’s over. We love & respect our team green and expect the management to have objective performance review for corrections. Welcome back home," he tweeted.

Azhar Mahmood, who is the bowling coach for the side, requested fans to keep supporting the team in all their ups and downs.

"Thank you to the entire nation and cricket fans who have always been behind us during this @cricketworldcup campaign. It has been a roller coaster ride but every min was worth it. Keep supporting & loving the game and keeping the criticism healthy. PAKISTAN Zindabad! Always," he wrote.

ESPN writer Jarrod Kimber believed that no matter the victors at the end, the World Cup truly belongs to Pakistan.

"It’s always Pakistan’s World Cup." he said, as he tweeted a link to a piece he wrote in recognition of the Pakistan team's larger than life presence in each World Cup.

Fawad Alam noted that the team had "learnt lots of lessons" throughout and lauded the performances of the younger members.

"World Cup journey ends here, we learnt lots of lessons and saw amazing performances from youngsters like @iShaheenAfridi and @babarazam258. Also best of luck to @realshoaibmalik as he retires from ODIs. You all are champions," he said.

One fan tweeted the following heartfelt message in support of the team: "They gave us heart attacks but also stole our hearts. They didn't perform well at start but the end was outstanding. They have shown their full intent unlike other teams so all of these people can say whatever they want to say but we love you more."

Another, reminded people that the team had beaten England and New Zealand, two teams which made it to the semi-finals.

"They beat the cup 'favourites' and the 'unbeaten' team at the time and if that doesn't show their potential then I don't know what does," she said.

In the end, most agreed that though the Cup was not won, the team's brave fight won our hearts.