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It's difficult for Australia to break new ground.

The top summits have been successfully scaled.

We're talking about the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to an additional six T20 titles, and once went over three years unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The secondary achievements, those for the record chasers, are all that remain for a side that has accomplished all there is.

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That it took up to Sunday's victory by three wickets over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, regaining their record for the highest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, frankly, a testament to the bowling attack that have represented Australia over five decades.

It's difficult for their hitters to hold a record if not afforded the opportunity.

In the end, the result of Australia giving up 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy being given a chance to create her latest masterpiece.

Initially recognized 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 T20 or ODI World Cups conducted earlier and has seen it all through 15 trophy-laden years since.

A T20 championship victory arrived three months after her bow and seven global championships have come from 10 attempts across formats.

The tough gloveman was also there in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final defeat by India momentarily interrupted the winning streak.

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

At the following one-day championship in New Zealand, Healy hit 170 against England in the final and was named player of the tournament. She guaranteed her country would not fall short again.

The question of whether this newest brilliant performance exceeded that prior achievement can be debated.

Certain people claim the argument supporting final game tension. Different voices suggest with the challenge that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

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

The Christchurch destruction in 2022 occurred when she was the highest scorer, but this innings was preceded by six games in India over the past few weeks in which she had failed to pass 30.

"If you've observed me in practice sessions, it has been a disappointing period because I feel like I've had no rhythm completely," commented Healy.

"But once you take the field, your competitive nature kick in and you just lock into the contest."

Healy's competitive nature has continuously been her key asset - and an irreplaceable characteristic in taking over from legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, out to the young fast bowler in all three matches, but here that only provided Healy's motivation.

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

"The possibility to go out there and engage in competition with her and merely enjoy the moment in that aspect, somewhat inspired me," stated Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 pitches - her quickest at the World Cup - and her century in 84 deliveries while she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three sixes.

Once she was removed her side required another 66 at run per delivery - an unconquered height now needing a comfortable finish.

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

"Hopefully we don't have to do it another time but, should it happen, we believe we can do it."

These statements will be the final thing competing nations at this tournament should hear.

Over the past five days a sense they will win from any position has grown stronger - this success coming after win against Pakistan by 107 runs despite sitting at 76-7 at one point.

Next Australia play Bangladesh before an encounter with longtime competitors England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final place may likely be confirmed.

It was in the semi-finals they were eliminated from the prior year's T20 World Cup in an unexpected loss by South Africa - a match Healy couldn't play because of torn tissue in her foot as she led her country for the inaugural occasion at an important competition.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wanted to have participated despite the injury.

However although she afterwards confessed those physical issues have postponed plans to retire, this World Cup is anticipated as her concluding event as leader in ODI cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a global event as leader.

Victory in India would bring her to the top of her ultimate challenge.