Skip to content Pair Rules in Teen Patti: Comparing Pairs and Kickers
Quick answer: A pair in Teen Patti is two cards of the same rank plus one other card, such as 9-9-K. Pairs rank by the pair first (A-A is highest, 2-2 lowest), then by the odd card, called the kicker. So 9-9-K beats 9-9-5, and any pair of 10s beats any pair of 9s. A pair is dealt about 17% of the time.
Ranking pairs
- Compare the paired rank: A-A, K-K, Q-Q down to 2-2.
- If equal, compare the kicker.
- If still equal, apply the table’s tie rules.
Examples
| Hand 1 | Hand 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 10-10-3 | 9-9-A | 10-10-3 (higher pair) |
| 9-9-K | 9-9-5 | 9-9-K (higher kicker) |
| 6-6-J | 6-6-J (different suits) | Tie |
| A-A-2 | 2-3-4 | 2-3-4 (sequence beats pair) |
How often you get a pair
There are 3,744 pair hands out of 22,100, or 16.9%. Each rank’s pair (for example, pairs of aces) can be dealt 288 ways.
How strong is a pair?
Against one opponent, a pair of 2s is the best hand about 74% of the time; a pair of aces about 91%. Against five, those numbers drop to about 22% and 63%. See odds by opponents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest pair?
A-A with a king kicker.
Does the kicker matter?
Yes, when both players have the same pair.
Does a pair beat a colour?
No. A colour ranks higher than a pair.
