Become depleted, just a single behind (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

run short

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'become depleted just a' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'single behind' is the wordplay.
'single' becomes 'run' (cricket).
'behind' becomes 'short' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'run'+'short'='RUN SHORT'

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(Other definitions for run short that I've seen before include "become exhausted" , "Become lacking" , "Come to be lacking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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