Having retained last season's core players, Mumbai Indians have an upper hand over Delhi Daredevils when the two sides clash at Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday

The relaxed faces of captains Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag during a practice session here at Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday was proof that the sides were still easing into the competition less than a week after India's historic World Cup triumph. The two stalwarts will lead the two pre-tournament favourites in today's heavyweight clash.

Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag (right) chats with Mumbai Indians bowler Harbhajan Singh during a practice session at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on Saturday. PIC/Imtiaz Khan