Herschelle Herman Gibbs (born 23 February 1974) is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer who represented South Africa across all three formats of the international game over a career spanning fourteen years. A right-handed batsman who mostly opened the innings, Gibbs is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted cricketers South Africa has produced, and was also noted for his fielding abilities.
| Full name | Herschelle Herman Gibbs |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1974 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Primary role | Opening batsman |
| Formats played | Test, One Day International, Twenty20 International |
| International career length | Fourteen years |
| Current role | Cricket coach |
Gibbs emerged as a top-order batsman for South Africa, predominantly featuring as an opener. His attacking style of batting and his agility in the field shaped his reputation throughout his international career.
During the 2007 Cricket World Cup, Gibbs became the first player to hit six consecutive sixes in a single over in One Day International cricket. The feat was achieved in a match against the Netherlands.
Gibbs was widely recognised as an excellent fielder. According to a report published by ESPNcricinfo in 2005, in the period since the 1999 Cricket World Cup, he had effected the eighth highest number of run-outs in ODI cricket of any fieldsman, with the tenth highest success rate.
Following his playing career, Gibbs has worked as a cricket coach.
Gibbs's six-sixes-in-an-over feat at the 2007 Cricket World Cup remains a landmark moment in the history of One Day International cricket, having been the first such instance in the format. Combined with his fielding record and his longevity at the international level, his career is regarded as a notable chapter in South African cricket.