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

The highest peaks have long been mastered.

This is the team that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to six more T20 titles, and once went 1,294 days without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, the ones sought by the peak baggers, are the only things left for a squad that has achieved everything.

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The fact it required up to 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 female 50-over format, is, frankly, a tribute to the bowling attack that have worn canary yellow over the last half-century.

It is hard for their batters to maintain a record if not afforded the possibility.

Ultimately, the result of Australia giving up 330 runs was captain Alyssa Healy receiving a platform to deliver her newest gem.

Then best known as the 19-year-old niece of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she first played in 2010 after her country couldn't capture either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups from the prior year and has witnessed all through 15 trophy-laden years since.

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

The determined wicketkeeper was in attendance in Derby in 2017 when a last-four loss by India temporarily stopped the winning streak.

That loss "drove us to reevaluate our levels," Healy commented earlier.

At the next 50-over World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the title decider and was named player of the tournament. She made sure her country would not fall short again.

If this latest epic knock exceeded that prior achievement is debatable.

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

What's clear is this century was far harder to anticipate.

The New Zealand onslaught in 2022 happened while she topped the run-scoring charts, but this performance came after six matches in India over the past few weeks in which she had not exceeded 30 runs.

"If you've observed me in practice sessions, it has been a frustrating experience because I feel like I've had no rhythm at all," stated Healy.

"Yet the moment you enter the playing area, your competitive instincts take over and you completely engage with the contest."

Healy's fighting spirit has always been her great strength - and an irreplaceable characteristic in taking over from legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was tormented by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, fallen to the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but here that only provided Healy's motivation.

A single came off the opening delivery and from that point Healy was on her way.

"A chance to take the field and engage in competition with her and just have a bit of fun in that aspect, somewhat inspired me," commented Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 pitches - her fastest at a World Cup - and her ton in 84 as she attacked short-pitched balls, hitting 21 fours and three big hits.

Once she was dismissed Australia needed 66 additional runs at run per delivery - an unconquered height now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"To chase 330 is unfamiliar ground so I'm pleased we have the assurance to accomplish that now," added Healy.

"Hopefully we don't have to repeat it but, if necessary, we know we can achieve it."

These statements will be the last Australia's opponents at this tournament need to hear.

In recent days a belief they will win from any position has become more firm - this success coming after victory over Pakistan by 107 runs despite being 76-7 at a certain moment.

Next Australia play Bangladesh before a match against old rivals England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final place may probably be guaranteed.

It was at that stage they were eliminated from last year's T20 World Cup in an unexpected loss by South Africa - a game Healy missed because of damaged tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the inaugural occasion at an important competition.

So strong is her resolve, she later said she wanted to have participated despite the injury.

But while she subsequently acknowledged those injuries have delayed plans to retire, this tournament is likely to be her concluding event as leader in one-day cricket and she is hasn't yet secured an international tournament as leader.

Victory in India would take her to the summit of her ultimate challenge.