tailender

/teɪlˈɛndər/
noun
  1. In cricket, a batsman who bats near the end of the batting order, typically a less skilled batter.
    • The tailender managed to score 15 runs and help the team reach a respectable total.
    • Coaches often work with tailenders to improve their defensive technique.
    • The crowd cheered when the tailender hit a boundary off the fast bowler.
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