# Rabada Vows to Defend Fortress at 2027 Home World Cup

2026-08-09T08:50:45+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Kagiso Rabada has said South Africa will 'defend the fortress' when they co-host the 2027 50-over World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia. The fast bowler embraced home advantage as the Proteas prepare for the 14th edition of the tournament. The team has impressed across formats in recent years, raising hopes of a strong campaign on home soil.

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- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-re-going-to-defend-this-fortress-rabada-embraces-home-advantage-for-2027-wc-11885560#publisher=newsstand>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-re-going-to-defend-this-fortress-rabada-embraces-home-advantage-for-2027-wc-11885560>

Tags: 2027 World Cup, Cricket, home advantage, ICC, Kagiso Rabada, South Africa cricket
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