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

The greatest achievements have been successfully scaled.

This is the team that has secured seven Cricket World Cups, along with another six T20 titles, and previously enjoyed nearly four years unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, those for the record chasers, are all that remain for a squad that has achieved everything.

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That it took as late as Sunday's success by three wickets over India for them to accomplish their maiden ODI chase over 300, regaining their record for the largest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, honestly, a compliment to the bowling attack that have represented Australia over five decades.

It's challenging for their batsmen to possess a record if not afforded the opportunity.

Ultimately, the result of Australia conceding 330 was leader Alyssa Healy getting a chance to produce her latest masterpiece.

Then best known as the young family member of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she first played in 2010 after her country failed to win either of the T20 or ODI World Cups held the previous year and has seen it all through 15 successful years since.

Success in the T20 World Cup came three months after her bow and seven world titles have followed from 10 efforts across formats.

The tough gloveman was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India momentarily interrupted the successful run.

That loss "motivated us to reconsider our benchmarks," Healy stated recently.

At the next 50-over World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the final and was declared player of the series. She ensured her country would not come up short.

If this latest epic knock exceeded that prior achievement remains open for discussion.

Some will argue the argument supporting the pressure of a final. Some might respond with the challenge that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What's clear is this ton was far harder to predict.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 occurred when she topped the run-scoring charts, but this innings came after six matches in India over the past few weeks in which she had been unable to reach 30.

"If you've been watching me in practice sessions, it's been a challenging time because it appeared I lacked timing whatsoever," commented Healy.

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

Healy's fighting spirit has always been her key asset - and an invaluable trait in taking over from legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was challenged by India's promising player Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, fallen to the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but this time it merely gave Healy's spark.

One run resulted off the bowler's initial ball and from there Healy was underway.

"An opportunity to take the field and lock in a contest with her and merely enjoy the moment that way, kind of motivated me," stated Healy.

She reached fifty in 35 deliveries - her fastest at the World Cup - and her century in 84 balls as she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three maximums.

By the time she was removed Australia needed 66 more at run per delivery - a manageable total now needing a comfortable finish.

"To chase 330 is new territory so I'm pleased we have the belief to achieve that now," continued Healy.

"Ideally we won't need to do it again but, if necessary, we are confident we can do it."

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

Over the past five days a sense they will succeed regardless of circumstances has only strengthened - this victory coming after success over Pakistan by 107-run victory despite sitting at 76-7 at one point.

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before an encounter with traditional opponents England in Indore in ten days, by which point a semi-final berth may likely be confirmed.

During that phase they left the prior year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - a game Healy couldn't play because of torn tissue in her foot as she captained her nation for the first time at an important competition.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wished she had played through the pain.

Yet even as she subsequently acknowledged those fitness problems have delayed plans to retire, this championship is expected to be her last as captain in one-day cricket and she is hasn't yet secured an international tournament as skipper.

Success in India would bring her to the top of her last major obstacle.