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It's a challenge for Australia to set fresh records.

The top summits have already been conquered.

We're talking about the team that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, in addition to an additional six T20 titles, and earlier maintained nearly four years unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, those for the achievement hunters, are all that remain for a side that has achieved everything.

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That it took until Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, regaining their record for the highest in the female 50-over format, is, honestly, a tribute to the pitchers that have sported the yellow jersey over five decades.

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

In the end, the outcome of Australia giving up 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy receiving a chance to produce her most recent brilliance.

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 witnessed all through 15 successful years since.

A T20 World Cup win happened three months after her debut and seven international trophies have resulted from 10 efforts across formats.

The determined wicketkeeper was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final defeat by India briefly halted the winning streak.

That loss "motivated us to rethink our standards," Healy commented earlier.

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

Whether this recent magnificent innings exceeded that prior achievement remains open for discussion.

Certain people claim the argument supporting the pressure of a final. Others can counter with the difficulty that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and a loud pro-India audience of 20,000.

What is certain is this century was much more difficult to see coming.

The Christchurch destruction in 2022 came as she was the highest scorer, but this knock was preceded by six games in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had been unable to reach 30.

"If you've been watching me in practice sessions, it's been a challenging time because I feel like I've had no rhythm whatsoever," said Healy.

"However when you take the field, your competitive instincts take over and you simply focus on the competition."

Healy's competitiveness has always been her key asset - and a priceless quality in taking over from famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was challenged by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, fallen to the 22-year-old seamer in each encounter, but this time it merely gave Healy's motivation.

One run resulted off the bowler's initial ball and after that Healy was on her way.

"An opportunity to play and lock in a contest with her and merely enjoy the moment that way, somewhat inspired me," said Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 deliveries - her swiftest at the global tournament - and her ton in 84 as she punished short deliveries, striking 21 boundaries and three big hits.

By the time she was dismissed the team needed 66 additional runs at a run-a-ball - an unconquered height now needing a comfortable finish.

"Chasing 330 runs is unfamiliar ground so I'm pleased we have the confidence to accomplish that now," continued Healy.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to do it again but, should it happen, we know we can succeed."

Those words will be the final thing competing nations at this championship want to hear.

During the last week a feeling they will win from any position has only strengthened - this success coming after victory over Pakistan by 107 runs despite being 76-7 at a certain moment.

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before an encounter with old rivals England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a last-four spot may likely be confirmed.

During that phase they exited the previous 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 initial instance at a significant event.

So strong is her resolve, she subsequently stated she regretted not playing with the discomfort.

Yet even as she afterwards confessed those fitness problems have delayed consideration of ending her career, this World Cup is anticipated as her final tournament as skipper in 50-over cricket and she is still to achieve a world championship as skipper.

Success in India would take her to the summit of her final mountain.