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

The greatest achievements have already been conquered.

This is the unit that has won seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to six more T20 titles, and earlier maintained over three years without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The remaining milestones, targeted by the peak baggers, are all that remain for a squad that has achieved everything.

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It needed as late as Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase exceeding 300, reclaiming their record for the biggest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, in truth, a testament to the pitchers that have sported the yellow jersey over five decades.

It's difficult for their batsmen to hold a record if never given the possibility.

Ultimately, the result of Australia giving up 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy receiving a platform to create her latest masterpiece.

Then best known as the young family member of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after Australia didn't secure either of the T20 or ODI World Cups conducted earlier and has seen it all through 15 championship-filled years since.

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

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

That loss "drove us to rethink our standards," Healy commented earlier.

At the next 50-over World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the championship match and was awarded tournament MVP. She ensured her country would not come up short.

The question of whether this latest epic knock topped that previous effort can be debated.

Some will argue the argument supporting final game tension. Different voices suggest with the difficulty that comes when confronting a historic chase and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What's definite is this hundred was considerably tougher to anticipate.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 came as she was the highest scorer, but this performance came after six matches in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had failed to pass 30.

"For those following me in training, it has been a challenging time because it seemed I've had no rhythm completely," said Healy.

"Yet the moment you step out on the field, your competitive instincts kick in and you just lock into the competition."

Healy's fighting spirit has always been her major advantage - and an invaluable trait in replacing iconic ex-skipper Meg Lanning.

She was tormented by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, fallen to the young fast bowler in every game, but this time it merely gave Healy's inspiration.

A single came off the bowler's initial ball and after that the batsman was on her way.

"A chance to go out there and face the challenge with her and simply enjoy myself in that regard, kind of motivated me," stated Healy.

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

When she was out her side needed 66 additional runs at one run per ball - a manageable total now demanding an easy conclusion.

"Chasing 330 runs is uncharted waters so I'm pleased we have the confidence to do that now," continued Healy.

"Ideally we won't need 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 need to hear.

Over the past five days a belief they will win from any position has become more firm - this triumph following victory over Pakistan by 107 run margin despite being 76-7 at one point.

Next Australia play Bangladesh before an encounter with traditional opponents England in Indore in ten days, by which point a semi-final place may well be secure.

It was at that stage they exited last year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - a match Healy was absent due to torn tissue in her foot as she led her country for the initial instance at an important competition.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wished she had played with the discomfort.

But while she later admitted those physical issues have pushed back plans to retire, this tournament is likely to be her last as captain in one-day cricket and she is still to achieve a world championship as skipper.

Victory in India would take her to the summit of her last major obstacle.