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Teen Patti hands rank, from highest to lowest: trail (three of a kind), pure sequence (straight flush), sequence (straight), colour (flush), pair, and high card. Within a rank, higher cards win; A-A-A is the best possible hand and 2-3-5 of mixed suits the worst.
The six hands, explained
1. Trail (Set / Trio)
Three cards of the same rank. A-A-A is highest, 2-2-2 lowest. 52 combinations — about 1 in 425 deals.
2. Pure sequence (Straight flush)
Three consecutive cards of the same suit. A-K-Q is highest. 48 combinations — about 1 in 460.
3. Sequence (Straight / Run)
Three consecutive cards, mixed suits. 720 combinations — about 1 in 31.
4. Colour (Flush)
Three cards of one suit, not in sequence. 1,096 combinations — about 1 in 20.
5. Pair (Double)
Two cards of the same rank. 3,744 combinations — about 1 in 6.
6. High card
Anything else. 16,440 combinations — about 3 in 4.
| Rank | Hand | Example | Combinations | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail | K♣ K♦ K♥ | 52 | 0.24% |
| 2 | Pure sequence | 7♥ 8♥ 9♥ | 48 | 0.22% |
| 3 | Sequence | 5♠ 6♦ 7♣ | 720 | 3.26% |
| 4 | Colour | 3♦ 8♦ J♦ | 1,096 | 4.96% |
| 5 | Pair | Q♠ Q♥ 4♣ | 3,744 | 16.94% |
| 6 | High card | A♦ 10♣ 6♠ | 16,440 | 74.39% |
Total: 22,100 possible three-card hands. Our own count; see probability for method.
How are ties broken?
- Trail vs trail: higher rank wins.
- Sequences: compare the highest card; A-K-Q beats K-Q-J. Most tables rank A-2-3 just below A-K-Q (some rank it lowest — agree first).
- Colour vs colour: compare highest card, then second, then third.
- Pair vs pair: higher pair wins; if equal, the odd card decides.
- High card: compare top card, then the next.
- If two hands are exactly equal, house rules apply — often the player who asked for the show loses.
Why does a trail outrank a pure sequence when it’s more common?
Mathematically, pure sequences (48) are slightly rarer than trails (52). Traditional rules still rank the trail higher — a quirk worth knowing, but standard tables and apps follow tradition.
Hindi version
हिंदी में पढ़ें: तीन पत्ती हैंड रैंकिंग. And see how rankings apply inside the Teen Patti Master app.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest hand in Teen Patti?
A-A-A trail.
Is A-2-3 a sequence?
Yes. Most tables rank it second only to A-K-Q among sequences.
Does colour beat pair?
Yes. Colour (flush) beats any pair.
What is the lowest hand?
2-3-5 of mixed suits is the weakest high-card hand.
Key takeaways
- Trail > pure sequence > sequence > colour > pair > high card.
- Three in four hands are just high cards.
- Agree how A-2-3 ranks before you play.
