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Leaders Bromley come into this with a draw and a loss from their last two. However, they were on the road and they are a different beast at home. They are the only unbeaten home side with 12 wins and 8 draws. Shrewsbury had a fine February, winning five games on the bounce, but then went back to their usual ways, losing the next four without scoring. They did beat Tranmere 1-0 last time, but beating Tranmere isn't a tough task.

Justin Rose has never won the Masters, but he couldn't have come much closer with three second places and twice losing in playoffs. He is still playing well after capturing the Farmers Insurance this year. He doesn't always bring his A game these days, but you can be sure he's up for this one.

Aberg was leading on the final day last weekend until the rain started to fall. He immediately sliced the ball into two consecutive left roughs and his chances went. He will be keen to put that behind him, and his game looks good coming into the Masters. He has taken part here twice, finishing 2nd and 7th. He seems to relish putting on the fast greens, and his approach shots are an ideal fit as they drop and die.

It's a chaotic PSL this season with no crowds, just two venues, and substandard players due to them bizarrely scheduling it against the IPL. Qalandars won last season and have won three of the last four. They retain a strong squad. They possibly have the best selection of bowlers, and although the batting could be said to be a bit too heavy, there is quality there. I expect a strong performance from them.

According to the bookies, Gujarat Titans are the second-worst side in the competition, but I don't see it. Jos Buttler is a concern after a poor T20 World Cup campaign, but he is too good a player to keep playing that badly. I see him enjoying the fresh start. Even if he underperforms, there are enough quality batters in the side to step up. I also like their mix of bowlers and can see them going deep.

Mumbai Indians look the strongest side on paper and should go well. They had the best net run rate last season but just missed out on the play-offs by one point. They have a wealth of batting talent to choose from, although perhaps they are over-reliant on Bumrah in the bowling department. That may not matter, as I see them posting consistently high scores.

I'm just not convinced by Boult at the moment and think Bumrah is a much more reliable option. You can guarantee he will play his full quota of overs each match and simply looks the best, most consistent wicket-taker.

Lancashire underperformed, finishing 5th despite having a strong squad. They've really impressed with signings over the winter, enrolling quality players at this level, so I see them doing a lot better than 5th.

Warwickshire finished down in 5th last season but were hampered by drawing nine games, the most in the league. They've strengthened their squad and look capable of a better performance this season.

Verstappen kept himself in the title race last season despite clearly not having the best car. That speaks volumes about his skill, which should see him once again go well this season. Despite him slamming the new regulation, it should be to his benefit as he has the skills to master the new designs. The Red Bull has looked very promising in practice, so I rate him as the most likely winner.