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It's difficult for Australia to set fresh records.

The top summits have been successfully scaled.

We're talking about the squad that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, plus another six T20 titles, and earlier maintained over three years without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, targeted by the record chasers, are the only things left for a side that has won it all.

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The fact it required up to Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to achieve their initial ODI chase above 300, taking back their record for the biggest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, in truth, a testament to the bowlers that have sported the yellow jersey over the last half-century.

It's challenging for their batters to hold a record if never given the opportunity.

Ultimately, the outcome of Australia allowing 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy getting an opportunity to produce her newest gem.

Initially recognized as the young family member of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after her nation couldn't capture either of the T20 or ODI World Cups held the previous year and has seen it all through 15 trophy-laden years since.

Success in the T20 World Cup arrived three months after her debut and seven international trophies have come from 10 efforts across formats.

The tough gloveman was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India temporarily stopped the winning streak.

That loss "motivated us to reevaluate our levels," Healy stated recently.

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

The question of whether this recent magnificent innings surpassed that earlier display is debatable.

Some will argue the reasoning behind final game tension. Others can counter with the difficulty that comes when confronting a historic chase and a loud pro-India audience of 20,000.

What's clear is this ton was much more difficult to see coming.

The Christchurch destruction in 2022 occurred when she topped the run-scoring charts, but this innings followed six innings in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had been unable to reach 30.

"For those following me in the nets, it has been a disappointing period because it appeared I've had no rhythm whatsoever," stated Healy.

"However when you take the field, your fighting spirit activate and you completely engage with the match."

Healy's competitive nature has continuously been her great strength - and an invaluable trait in taking over from iconic ex-skipper Meg Lanning.

She was challenged by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, fallen to the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but this time it merely gave Healy's inspiration.

A single came off Gaud's first delivery and after that the right-hander was on her way.

"The possibility to take the field and lock in a contest with her and simply enjoy myself in that regard, sort of got me going," stated Healy.

She got to fifty in 35 pitches - her fastest at the World Cup - and her century in 84 deliveries while she attacked short-pitched balls, hitting 21 fours and three sixes.

Once she was removed Australia required another 66 at a run-a-ball - a manageable total now needing a comfortable finish.

"Chasing 330 runs is new territory so I am glad we have the confidence to accomplish that now," continued Healy.

"Ideally we won't need to do it again but, if we do, we know we can achieve it."

That comment will be the ultimate thing competing nations at this tournament want to hear.

During the last week a belief they will triumph from any situation has grown stronger - this success coming after victory over Pakistan by 107 run margin despite struggling at 76-7 at one point.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before an encounter with old rivals England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final place may well be secure.

It was at that stage they were eliminated from last year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - a game Healy missed because of ruptured tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the first time at a major tournament.

Such is her determination, she later said she regretted not playing with the discomfort.

However although she later admitted those injuries have pushed back consideration of ending her career, this championship is expected to be her last as captain in ODI cricket and she is still to achieve a world championship as leader.

Triumph in India would bring her to the top of her last major obstacle.