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

The greatest achievements have long been mastered.

We're talking about the team that has secured seven Cricket World Cups, plus six more T20 titles, and once went 1,294 days unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, those for the achievement hunters, are the only things left for a side that has achieved everything.

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It needed as late as Sunday's success by three wickets over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, taking back their record for the highest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, honestly, a testament to the bowling attack that have represented Australia over five decades.

It's challenging for their hitters to possess a record if never given the possibility.

In the end, the consequence of Australia allowing 330 runs was captain Alyssa Healy receiving a platform to deliver her newest gem.

Initially recognized as the 19-year-old niece of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after her country failed to win either of the T20 or ODI World Cups conducted earlier and has experienced everything through 15 successful years since.

A T20 championship victory arrived three months after her debut and seven international trophies have followed from 10 attempts across formats.

The tough gloveman was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a last-four loss by India momentarily interrupted the winning streak.

That loss "pushed us to rethink our standards," Healy stated recently.

At the subsequent ODI World Cup in New Zealand, Healy hit 170 against England in the title decider and was declared player of the series. She made sure her country would not fail again.

Whether this recent magnificent innings topped that previous effort remains open for discussion.

Certain people claim the argument supporting the pressure of a final. Some might respond with the test that comes when facing a record target and a loud pro-India audience of 20,000.

What's definite is this ton was far harder to see coming.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 happened while she led the batting statistics, but this performance followed six innings in India over the past few weeks in which she had failed to pass 30.

"If you've been watching me in training, it's been a challenging time because I feel like I lacked timing completely," stated Healy.

"However when you take the field, your fighting spirit activate and you simply focus on the competition."

Healy's fighting spirit has always been her major advantage - and an irreplaceable characteristic in replacing legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was challenged by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, fallen to the 22-year-old seamer in each encounter, but here that only provided Healy's inspiration.

A single came off the opening delivery and after that the batsman was in motion.

"An opportunity to go out there and lock in a contest with her and merely enjoy the moment in that aspect, somewhat inspired me," said Healy.

She got to fifty in 35 balls - her swiftest at a World Cup - and her century in 84 as she punished short deliveries, hitting 21 fours and three big hits.

Once she was dismissed the team needed 66 additional runs at run per delivery - an achievable target now needing a comfortable finish.

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

"Hopefully we don't have to do it again but, if necessary, we believe we can do it."

That comment will be the ultimate thing competing nations at this tournament want to hear.

In recent days a sense they will succeed regardless of circumstances has become more firm - this triumph coming after win against Pakistan by 107-run victory despite sitting at 76-7 at one stage.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before a meeting with old rivals England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a last-four spot may probably be guaranteed.

During that phase they were eliminated from last year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - a game Healy was absent due to damaged tissue in her foot as she led her country for the initial instance at a significant event.

Such is her determination, she afterwards commented she wished she had played despite the injury.

However although she subsequently acknowledged those injuries have postponed consideration of ending her career, this World Cup is anticipated as her last as captain in one-day cricket and she is yet to win an international tournament as leader.

Success in India would lead her to the peak of her final mountain.