Be behind, though the late batsmen are out for runs (5)

I believe the answer is:

trail

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(Other definitions for trail that I've seen before include "Beaten path; be in losing position" , "Track or mark left by something that has passed" , "Beaten path; follow" , "Wake" , "Track made through wild country" .)

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