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ALEX HALES and Jos Buttler embarked on an incredible six-hitting spree as England rampaged into the World Cup final with ludicrous ease.
For Hales, it was the ultimate personal vindication of his return to international cricket after more than three years in the cold.
And, for Buttler, it was confirmation of his talent and leadership after taking over as captain from Eoin Morgan last summer.
Hales cleared the boundary seven times and Buttler hit three sixes.
They rushed to their target without being parted as England crushed India by ten wickets in the semi-final with four overs to spare.