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It's difficult for Australia to break new ground.

The greatest achievements have long been mastered.

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

The alternative records, those for the peak baggers, are all that remain for a side that has accomplished all there is.

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It needed as late as Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to achieve their initial ODI chase exceeding 300, reclaiming their record for the largest in the women's 50-over format, is, in truth, a testament to the bowling attack that have worn canary yellow over five decades.

It is hard for their hitters to possess a record if not afforded the possibility.

In the end, the consequence of Australia giving up 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy being given a platform to deliver her newest gem.

Then best known as the young family member of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after Australia didn't secure 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 championship victory arrived three months after her bow and seven international trophies have come from 10 tries across formats.

The tough gloveman was in attendance in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India briefly halted the winning streak.

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

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

If this newest brilliant performance exceeded that prior achievement is debatable.

Certain people claim the argument supporting final game tension. Some might respond with the test that comes when facing a record target and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What is certain is this hundred was considerably tougher to predict.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 came as she led the batting statistics, but this innings 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 it appeared I've had no rhythm at all," stated Healy.

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

Healy's competitive nature has continuously been her key asset - and a priceless quality in replacing iconic ex-skipper Meg Lanning.

She was tormented by India's promising player Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, dismissed by the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's motivation.

A single was taken off Gaud's first delivery and from that point the right-hander was on her way.

"The possibility to play and face the challenge with her and just have a bit of fun that way, somewhat inspired me," commented Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 deliveries - her fastest at the World Cup - and her ton in 84 balls as she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three big hits.

By the time she was out Australia required another 66 at run per delivery - a manageable total now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"Pursuing 330 is uncharted waters so I'm pleased we have the belief to do that now," stated Healy further.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to repeat it but, should it happen, we know we can achieve it."

That comment will be the ultimate thing competing nations at this championship need to hear.

During the last week a sense they will triumph from any situation has grown stronger - this triumph following victory over Pakistan by 107 run margin despite being 76-7 at one point.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before a match against old rivals England in Indore in ten days, by which point a semi-final place may well be secure.

During that phase they were eliminated from last 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 led her country for the inaugural occasion at a significant event.

So strong is her resolve, she afterwards commented she regretted not playing with the discomfort.

But while she later admitted those injuries have delayed thoughts of retirement, this World Cup is likely to be her final tournament as skipper in 50-over cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a world championship as skipper.

Success in India would bring her to the top of her final mountain.