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

The highest peaks have been successfully scaled.

This is the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to an additional six T20 titles, and previously enjoyed 1,294 days without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The remaining milestones, the ones sought by the record chasers, are the only things left for a side that has achieved everything.

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That it took until Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase above 300, taking back their record for the largest in the women's 50-over format, is, frankly, a tribute to the bowlers that have sported the yellow jersey over the past 50 years.

It's difficult for their batters to maintain a record if not provided the possibility.

Finally, the consequence of Australia allowing 330 runs was captain Alyssa Healy receiving an opportunity to create her latest masterpiece.

Then best known as the teenage relative of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after her country couldn't capture either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups held the previous year and has experienced everything through 15 championship-filled years since.

A T20 World Cup win arrived three months after her debut and seven global championships have followed from 10 efforts across formats.

The tough gloveman was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final defeat by India temporarily stopped the successful run.

That loss "pushed us to reevaluate our levels," Healy said this week.

At the following one-day championship in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the final and was declared player of the series. She made sure her country would not fall short again.

The question of whether this latest epic knock surpassed that earlier display can be debated.

Some will argue the argument supporting the pressure of a final. Others can counter with the challenge that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and a raucous India-supporting crowd of 20,000.

What's definite is this hundred was much more difficult to predict.

The Christchurch destruction in 2022 happened while she led the batting statistics, but this knock followed six innings in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had been unable to reach 30.

"For those following me in training, it's been a disappointing period because it seemed I lacked timing whatsoever," said Healy.

"However when you step out on the field, your competitive instincts take over and you completely engage with the contest."

Healy's competitive nature has continuously been her key asset - and an irreplaceable characteristic in succeeding legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, out to the 22-year-old seamer in all three matches, but this time it merely gave Healy's inspiration.

A single was taken off the bowler's initial ball and from that point the batsman was in motion.

"The possibility to play and engage in competition with her and just have a bit of fun in that aspect, somewhat inspired me," said Healy.

She got to fifty in 35 deliveries - her fastest at a World Cup - and her hundred in 84 as she attacked short-pitched balls, hitting 21 fours and three sixes.

Once she was out Australia required another 66 at a run-a-ball - an achievable target now demanding an easy conclusion.

"Pursuing 330 is new territory so I'm pleased we have the confidence to achieve that now," added Healy.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to repeat it but, if necessary, we are confident we can succeed."

These statements will be the last Australia's opponents at this World Cup should hear.

In recent days a belief they will win from any position has become more firm - this victory following victory over Pakistan by 107 runs despite sitting at 76-7 at one stage.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before a match against traditional opponents England in Indore in 10 days, by which point a last-four spot may probably be guaranteed.

During that phase they exited the previous year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - a match Healy couldn't play because of damaged tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the inaugural occasion at a major tournament.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wished she had played despite the injury.

Yet even as she subsequently acknowledged those physical issues have delayed consideration of ending her career, this championship is likely to be her last as captain in 50-over cricket and she is yet to win a world championship as leader.

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