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It's difficult for Australia to set fresh records.

The greatest achievements have already been conquered.

We're talking about the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, along with another six T20 titles, and once went 1,294 days without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The secondary achievements, the ones sought by the achievement hunters, are all that remain for a squad that has achieved everything.

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The fact it required until Sunday's success by three wickets over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, regaining their record for the biggest in the female 50-over format, is, in truth, a testament to the bowling attack that have worn canary yellow over the past 50 years.

It's difficult for their batsmen to maintain a record if never given the possibility.

In the end, the consequence of Australia giving up 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy being given a chance to create her most recent brilliance.

Then best known as the young family member of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in 2010 after Australia didn't secure either of the T20 or ODI World Cups held the previous year and has experienced everything through 15 successful years since.

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

The determined wicketkeeper was in attendance in Derby in 2017 when a last-four loss by India briefly halted the winning streak.

That loss "motivated us to rethink our standards," Healy stated recently.

At the subsequent ODI World Cup in New Zealand, Healy hit 170 against England in the championship match and was awarded tournament MVP. She ensured her country would not come up short.

Whether this latest epic knock topped that previous effort is debatable.

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

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

The New Zealand onslaught in 2022 came as she topped the run-scoring charts, but this knock came after six matches in India since the start of last month in which she had been unable to reach 30.

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

"However when you take the field, your competitive instincts activate and you just lock into the competition."

Healy's competitive nature has always been her key asset - and an irreplaceable characteristic in succeeding iconic ex-skipper Meg Lanning.

She was tormented by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, dismissed by the emerging pace bowler in each encounter, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's inspiration.

A single came off the bowler's initial ball and after that the right-hander was on her way.

"An opportunity to play and lock in a contest with her and just have a bit of fun in that aspect, kind of motivated me," commented Healy.

She got to fifty in 35 balls - her fastest at the World Cup - and her ton in 84 balls as she attacked short-pitched balls, striking 21 boundaries and three sixes.

When she was dismissed her side needed 66 more at one run per ball - an unconquered height now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"To chase 330 is uncharted waters so I'm pleased we have the assurance to achieve that now," stated Healy further.

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

These statements will be the final thing competing nations at this tournament want to hear.

In recent days a belief they will triumph from any situation has grown stronger - this victory following victory over Pakistan by 107 runs despite struggling at 76-7 at a certain moment.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before a meeting with traditional opponents England in Indore in ten days, by which point a semi-final place may likely be confirmed.

It was at that stage they left last year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - an encounter Healy was absent due to torn tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the first time at an important competition.

So strong is her resolve, she subsequently stated she wanted to have participated despite the injury.

However although she later admitted those injuries have pushed back plans to retire, this championship is likely to be her last as captain in one-day cricket and she is still to achieve a world championship as skipper.

Success in India would lead her to the peak of her last major obstacle.