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It's difficult for the Australian squad to break new ground.

The highest peaks have long been mastered.

We're talking about the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, plus an additional six T20 titles, and previously enjoyed over three years undefeated in 50-over cricket.

The secondary achievements, 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 as late as Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to accomplish their maiden ODI chase exceeding 300, reclaiming their record for the highest in the women's 50-over format, is, frankly, a testament to the bowling attack that have sported the yellow jersey over the past 50 years.

It's difficult for their batsmen to possess 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.

Then best known as the 19-year-old niece of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she first played in 2010 after her nation couldn't capture either of the T20 or ODI World Cups from the prior year and has experienced everything through 15 championship-filled years since.

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

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

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 final and was named player of the tournament. She guaranteed her country would not fall short again.

Whether this recent magnificent innings surpassed that earlier display remains open for discussion.

Some will argue the reasoning behind championship match pressure. Different voices suggest with the test that comes when confronting a historic chase and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

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

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

"For those following me in the nets, it was a challenging time because it appeared I've had no rhythm whatsoever," stated Healy.

"But once you step out on the field, your competitive nature take over and you completely engage with the match."

Healy's fighting spirit has continuously been her great strength - and a priceless quality in taking over from famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's promising player Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, dismissed by the young fast bowler in all three matches, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's inspiration.

One run resulted off the opening delivery and from there the right-hander was on her way.

"The possibility to play and lock in a contest with her and simply enjoy myself in that regard, somewhat inspired me," stated Healy.

She reached fifty in 35 deliveries - her quickest at the global tournament - and her ton in 84 as she punished short deliveries, scoring 21 fours and three maximums.

By the time she was dismissed Australia required another 66 at one run per ball - an achievable target now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"Chasing 330 runs is unfamiliar ground so I'm pleased we have the belief to achieve that now," added Healy.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to repeat it but, should it happen, we know we can achieve it."

That comment will be the final thing rival teams at this championship want to hear.

Over the past five days a sense they will succeed regardless of circumstances has become more firm - this success following success over Pakistan by 107-run victory despite being 76-7 at a certain moment.

Next Australia play Bangladesh before an encounter with old rivals England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a last-four spot may probably be guaranteed.

It was in the semi-finals they were eliminated from the previous year's T20 World Cup in an unexpected loss by South Africa - a game Healy missed because of damaged tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the initial instance at an important competition.

Such is her determination, she later said she wanted to have participated despite the injury.

But while she afterwards confessed those injuries 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 an international tournament as leader.

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