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

The highest peaks have long been mastered.

This is the team that has won seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to an additional six T20 titles, and previously enjoyed 1,294 days undefeated in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, targeted by the peak baggers, are the only things left for a team that has accomplished all there is.

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That it took up to Sunday's success by three wickets over India for them to complete their first ODI chase above 300, regaining their record for the highest in the female 50-over format, is, honestly, a testament to the bowlers that have worn canary yellow over five decades.

It is hard for their hitters to maintain a record if never given the opportunity.

In the end, the consequence of Australia allowing 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy getting a platform to deliver her latest masterpiece.

Originally famous as the young family member of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she first played in 2010 after Australia failed to win either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups conducted earlier and has witnessed all through 15 trophy-laden years since.

A T20 championship victory happened three months after her bow and seven global championships have resulted from 10 tries across formats.

The gritty keeper was also there in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final defeat by India temporarily stopped the successful run.

That loss "pushed us to reevaluate our levels," Healy said this week.

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 guaranteed her country would not fail again.

Whether this newest brilliant performance surpassed that earlier display remains open for discussion.

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

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

The New Zealand onslaught in 2022 happened while she was the highest scorer, but this knock came after six matches in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had failed to pass 30.

"If you've observed me in the nets, it was a disappointing period because it seemed I lacked timing whatsoever," said Healy.

"But once you take the field, your competitive instincts take over and you completely engage with the contest."

Healy's competitiveness has continuously been her great strength - and an invaluable trait in succeeding famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, dismissed by the 22-year-old seamer in all three matches, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's inspiration.

A single was taken off the bowler's initial ball and from that point the right-hander was underway.

"An opportunity to go out there and face the challenge with her and just have a bit of fun in that regard, somewhat inspired me," stated Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 balls - her swiftest at the global tournament - and her ton in 84 deliveries while she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three maximums.

When she was removed her side needed 66 more at run per delivery - an unconquered height now needing a comfortable finish.

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

"Hopefully we don't have to do it again but, if we do, we are confident we can achieve it."

That comment will be the ultimate thing Australia's opponents at this World Cup want to hear.

During the last week a belief they will succeed regardless of circumstances has grown stronger - this success coming after success over Pakistan by 107-run victory despite being 76-7 at a certain moment.

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before an encounter with longtime competitors England in Indore in 10 days, by which point a semi-final berth may well be secure.

It was at that stage they left the previous year's T20 World Cup in an unexpected loss by South Africa - an encounter Healy missed because of damaged 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 regretted not playing through the pain.

However although she afterwards confessed those fitness problems have postponed thoughts of retirement, this championship is anticipated as her final tournament as skipper in 50-over cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a global event as captain.

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