Herschelle Herman Gibbs was born on 23 February 1974 in Cape Town, South Africa, into a middle-class family. His father was a small businessman, and both of his parents supported his ambitions from a young age. Gibbs attended St Joseph's Marist College, where he quickly became a part of the school cricket team. He later moved to Diocesan College (also known as Bishops), where he continued to excel in cricket and played a crucial role in the school’s cricket team. In addition to cricket, Gibbs was also a talented athlete in football and rugby. His agility and strength made him an exceptional fielder, a skill for which he would later become widely known.
Herschelle Gibbs made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 1996, becoming an integral part of the South African cricket team. He was known for his aggressive batting style and contributed significantly to many of South Africa's victories. Gibbs also had an accomplished Test career, scoring two double centuries. His first came in 1999 against New Zealand, where he made 211 runs off 468 balls. The second, a rapid 228 off just 240 balls, came in a partnership with captain Graeme Smith in a match against Pakistan. This nearly run-a-ball double century stood out in the longer format of the game.
One of the most iconic moments of his career was during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, where he became the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in international competition, achieving the feat against the Netherlands' Daan van Bunge. Though Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh replicated the milestone later in the same tournament against England, Gibbs was the trailblazer in this record for international matches.
| Birth Date: | 23 Feb, 1974 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Occupations: | Rugby union player Cricketer Association football player |
| Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Birth Place: | Green Point, Cape Town |
| Education: | Diocesan College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
