Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Sri Lanka would look to improve their batting effort when they take on the West Indies in the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota today.

The hosts scraped a one-wicket win in the first ODI in Colombo despite enjoying a 111-run opening stand, as four top-order batsmen departed in relatively quick succession.

However, Thisara Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga came up with a late rescue act down the order to get the team over the line.

Meanwhile, the hard-fought win has bound the team well and put them in good spirit, according to Sri Lanka Coach Micky Arthur.

"We've had a good chat around about our death bowling. David Saker has spoken to our bowler...