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It's difficult for the Australian squad to set fresh records.

The highest peaks have already been conquered.

We're talking about the squad that has secured seven Cricket World Cups, along with another six T20 titles, and earlier maintained nearly four years unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, those for the record chasers, are the only things left for a side that has accomplished all there is.

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It needed as late as Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, reclaiming their record for the biggest in the female 50-over format, is, honestly, a testament to the bowling attack that have sported the yellow jersey over the past 50 years.

It's difficult for their hitters to possess a record if never given the opportunity.

Ultimately, the outcome of Australia giving up 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy being given a chance to create her most recent brilliance.

Initially recognized as the teenage relative of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after her country failed to win either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups held the previous year and has witnessed all through 15 championship-filled years since.

A T20 championship victory happened three months after her debut and seven global championships have come from 10 attempts across formats.

The tough gloveman was also there in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India briefly halted the winning streak.

That loss "pushed us to reevaluate our levels," Healy commented earlier.

At the subsequent ODI World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the championship match and was named player of the tournament. She ensured her country would not come up short.

The question of whether this latest epic knock surpassed that earlier display remains open for discussion.

Certain people claim the reasoning behind championship match pressure. Others can counter with the difficulty that comes when facing a record target and a raucous India-supporting crowd of 20,000.

What's definite is this ton was considerably tougher to see coming.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 happened while she led the batting statistics, but this innings was preceded by six games in India since the start of last month in which she had failed to pass 30.

"If you've been watching me in the nets, it's been a frustrating experience because it seemed I lacked timing completely," commented Healy.

"Yet the moment you step out on the field, your fighting spirit take over and you simply focus on the competition."

Healy's competitive nature has consistently been her key asset - and a priceless quality in taking over from famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, out to the young fast bowler in each encounter, but here that only provided Healy's inspiration.

One run resulted off Gaud's first delivery and after that the right-hander was on her way.

"An opportunity to take the field and engage in competition with her and just have a bit of fun that way, kind of motivated me," said Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 deliveries - her fastest at a World Cup - and her ton in 84 deliveries while she flogged anything short, striking 21 boundaries and three big hits.

When she was dismissed her side needed 66 more at a run-a-ball - an unconquered height now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"Pursuing 330 is unfamiliar ground so I'm happy we have the belief to accomplish that now," added Healy.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to repeat it but, if we do, we know we can achieve it."

These statements will be the last competing nations at this World Cup want to hear.

During the last week a belief they will succeed regardless of circumstances has only strengthened - this victory following success over Pakistan by 107 runs despite struggling at 76-7 at a certain moment.

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before a meeting with traditional opponents England in Indore in 10 days, by which point a semi-final place may probably be guaranteed.

It was at that stage they were eliminated from the prior year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - a game Healy missed because of torn tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the initial instance at a significant event.

So strong is her resolve, she afterwards commented she regretted not playing despite the injury.

Yet even as she later admitted those injuries have postponed plans to retire, this World Cup is likely to be her final tournament as skipper in ODI cricket and she is still to achieve a world championship as leader.

Victory in India would take her to the summit of her final mountain.