India, May 8 -- In what could be a fitting curtain call at Eden Gardens, MS Dhoni summoned vintage magic to script a sensational two-wicket win for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), delivering a crushing blow to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playoff dreams.

Chasing 180, CSK looked dead and buried at 60 for 5, after KKR's bowlers dismantled the top order in style. Early strikes saw Conway and Mhatre return on duck, while Ashwin and Jadeja failed to stabilize.

But then Dewald Brevis arrived with counter-attack intent, hammering 52 off just 25 balls-laced with four sixes and four fours-to reignite the chase.

Then came the 'Dhoni Over.' With eight required off the final six, the stadium erupted as Dhoni launched the first ball-a low full toss from ...