Hirst took a catch, but his right arm fast medium pace failed to take a wicket, while conceding 44 runs. He batted at number eleven in his first game, and at number one in his second.
In the context of Hirst's performance, catching the ball was not enough to secure a wicket, as his bowling failed to do so, resulting in 44 runs conceded. His batting skills were also showcased as he played at various positions in his first two matches.