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

The secondary achievements, the ones sought by the record chasers, are what's still available for a team that has achieved everything.

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It needed as late as Sunday's victory by three wickets 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 tribute to the bowlers that have represented Australia over five decades.

It's difficult for their batters to possess a record if not afforded the chance.

Ultimately, the outcome of Australia giving up 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to produce her newest gem.

Initially recognized as the 19-year-old niece of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after her country didn't secure either of the T20 or ODI World Cups held the previous year and has witnessed all through 15 championship-filled years since.

A T20 championship victory arrived three months after her first appearance and seven global championships have followed from 10 efforts across formats.

The determined wicketkeeper was in attendance in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India briefly halted the successful run.

That loss "drove us to reconsider our benchmarks," Healy commented earlier.

At the following one-day championship in New Zealand, Healy scored 170 against England in the final and was awarded tournament MVP. She made sure her country would not fall short again.

The question of whether this newest brilliant performance exceeded that prior achievement remains open for discussion.

Some will argue the argument supporting final game tension. Some might respond with the test that comes when pursuing an unprecedented total and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.

What's definite is this ton was far harder to see coming.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 occurred when she was the highest scorer, but this knock was preceded by six games in India over the past few weeks in which she had been unable to reach 30.

"If you've observed me in the nets, it has been a disappointing period because it appeared I've had no rhythm completely," said Healy.

"Yet the moment you step out on the field, your competitive nature activate and you simply focus on the competition."

Healy's competitive nature has always 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 the previous month's ODI series, dismissed by the young fast bowler in every game, but here that only provided Healy's inspiration.

A single was taken off the opening delivery and from there the right-hander was in motion.

"An opportunity to take the field and face the challenge with her and simply enjoy myself in that aspect, sort of got me going," said Healy.

She achieved fifty in 35 pitches - her fastest at the World Cup - and her century in 84 as she attacked short-pitched balls, scoring 21 fours and three maximums.

When she was out the team needed 66 more at one run per ball - a manageable total now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"Chasing 330 runs is new territory so I'm happy we have the confidence to do that now," stated Healy further.

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

That comment will be the final thing competing nations at this championship want to hear.

In recent days a belief they will succeed regardless of circumstances has only strengthened - this victory following success over Pakistan by 107-run victory despite being 76-7 at one point.

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

During that phase they were eliminated from the prior year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - an encounter Healy was absent due to damaged tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the initial instance at a major tournament.

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

Yet even as she later admitted those fitness problems have postponed plans to retire, this World Cup is anticipated as her last as captain in 50-over cricket and she is yet to win an international tournament as leader.

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