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It's tough for Australia to achieve unprecedented feats.

The greatest achievements have been successfully scaled.

This is the unit that has secured seven Cricket World Cups, plus an additional six T20 titles, and earlier maintained nearly four years undefeated in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, the ones sought by the record chasers, are what's still available for a squad that has accomplished all there is.

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The fact it required until Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to achieve their initial ODI chase exceeding 300, taking back their record for the largest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, honestly, a compliment to the bowling attack that have worn canary yellow over the last half-century.

It is hard for their hitters to possess a record if never given the possibility.

Ultimately, the outcome of Australia giving up 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to produce her latest masterpiece.

Then best known as the teenage relative of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after her nation didn't secure either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups from the prior year and has seen it all through 15 successful years since.

Success in the T20 World Cup arrived three months after her bow and seven international trophies have followed from 10 attempts across formats.

The tough gloveman was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a last-four loss by India temporarily stopped the run of success.

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

At the subsequent ODI World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the championship match and was named player of the tournament. She guaranteed her country would not fall short again.

If this latest epic knock topped that previous effort can be debated.

Some will argue the case for the pressure of a final. Different voices suggest with the test that comes when facing a record target and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What's definite is this hundred was much more difficult to anticipate.

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

"For those following me in the nets, it's been a frustrating experience because it appeared I've had no rhythm whatsoever," said Healy.

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

Healy's competitiveness has continuously been her great strength - and an invaluable trait in replacing legendary former captain Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, fallen to the emerging pace bowler in every game, but this time it merely gave Healy's spark.

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

"An opportunity to go out there and lock in a contest with her and simply enjoy myself in that regard, kind of motivated me," said Healy.

She reached fifty in 35 deliveries - her fastest at a World Cup - and her ton in 84 deliveries while she attacked short-pitched balls, striking 21 boundaries and three maximums.

By the time she was removed her side required another 66 at run per delivery - an achievable target now demanding an easy conclusion.

"Chasing 330 runs is uncharted waters so I'm happy we have the assurance to accomplish that now," continued Healy.

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

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

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

Following this Australia face Bangladesh before an encounter with old rivals England in Indore in ten days, by which point a semi-final place may likely be confirmed.

It was at that stage they left the previous year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - a match Healy missed because of torn tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the inaugural occasion at a significant event.

So strong is her resolve, she subsequently stated she wished she had played despite the injury.

But while she subsequently acknowledged those fitness problems have pushed back consideration of ending her career, this championship is likely to be her concluding event as leader in 50-over cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a global event as captain.

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