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It's tough for the Australian squad to break new ground.

The greatest achievements have been successfully scaled.

This is the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, along with an additional six T20 titles, and earlier maintained nearly four years without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, the ones sought by the record chasers, are all that remain for a side that has achieved everything.

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It needed up to Sunday's victory by three wickets over India for them to accomplish their maiden ODI chase exceeding 300, reclaiming their record for the highest in the female 50-over format, is, honestly, a testament to the bowling attack that have represented Australia over five decades.

It is hard for their batters to possess a record if never given the chance.

In the end, the result of Australia allowing 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy receiving a chance to create her newest gem.

Originally famous as the young family member of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after her nation couldn't capture either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups from the prior year and has experienced everything through 15 trophy-laden years since.

A T20 championship victory arrived three months after her first appearance and seven world titles have come from 10 attempts across formats.

The determined wicketkeeper was also there in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final defeat by India temporarily stopped the winning streak.

That loss "pushed us to reconsider our benchmarks," Healy commented earlier.

At the next 50-over 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 fall short again.

If this latest epic knock exceeded that prior achievement can be debated.

Certain people claim the argument supporting final game tension. Others can counter with the challenge that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What is certain is this hundred was far harder to anticipate.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 happened while she was the highest scorer, but this knock came after six matches in India since the start of last month in which she had not exceeded 30 runs.

"For those following me in training, it's been a frustrating experience because it appeared I lacked timing at all," said Healy.

"However when you step out on the field, your competitive instincts kick in and you just lock into the match."

Healy's competitiveness has always been her major advantage - and an irreplaceable characteristic in replacing famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's promising player Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, out to the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but here that only provided Healy's motivation.

A single came off Gaud's first delivery and after that the batsman was underway.

"An opportunity to take the field and face the challenge with her and merely enjoy the moment in that aspect, somewhat inspired me," stated Healy.

She reached fifty in 35 balls - her swiftest at a World Cup - and her hundred in 84 balls as she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three sixes.

When she was dismissed her side required another 66 at one run per ball - an achievable target now demanding an easy conclusion.

"Pursuing 330 is unfamiliar ground so I'm happy we have the assurance to do that now," stated Healy further.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to do it another time but, if necessary, we believe we can succeed."

Those words will be the last competing nations at this tournament should hear.

Over the past five days a belief they will succeed regardless of circumstances has become more firm - this victory succeeding success over Pakistan by 107 run margin despite struggling at 76-7 at one point.

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before an encounter with longtime competitors England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final berth may well be secure.

It was in the semi-finals they exited the prior year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - an encounter Healy couldn't play because of damaged tissue in her foot as she led her country for the inaugural occasion at an important competition.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wanted to have participated with the discomfort.

Yet even as she later admitted those injuries have pushed back thoughts of retirement, this tournament is anticipated as her last as captain in ODI cricket and she is still to achieve an international tournament as skipper.

Triumph in India would lead her to the peak of her last major obstacle.