Durrani was taken unaware by the early morning attack, and decided to counter-attack during daylight. Durrani faced heavy initial losses. A stray bullet hit Vishwasrao, Bhau's nephew and heir to Nanasaheb Peshwa and he died on the spot.
The early morning attack on Durrani caught them off guard, but they responded by launching a daytime counterattack. The initial casualties suffered by Durrani were significant, including the death of Vishwasrao, Bhau's nephew and heir to Nanasaheb Peshwa.