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

The top summits have already been conquered.

This is the squad that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, along with another six T20 titles, and once went over three years without defeat in 50-over cricket.

The remaining milestones, those for the peak baggers, are the only things left for a side that has achieved everything.

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That it took as late as Sunday's victory by three wickets over India for them to accomplish their maiden ODI chase exceeding 300, regaining their record for the largest in the women's 50-over format, is, honestly, a testament to the bowling attack that have represented Australia over five decades.

It's challenging for their hitters to possess a record if not provided the chance.

Finally, the outcome of Australia allowing 330 runs was leader Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to create her most recent brilliance.

Initially recognized as the 19-year-old niece of celebrated previous Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after her nation failed to win either of the T20 or ODI World Cups held the previous year and has seen it all through 15 successful years since.

A T20 World Cup win happened three months after her bow and seven world titles have followed from 10 tries across formats.

The determined wicketkeeper was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India momentarily interrupted the successful run.

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

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

The question of whether this newest brilliant performance topped that previous effort remains open for discussion.

Many contend the case for the pressure of a final. Different voices suggest with the difficulty that comes when facing a record target and a loud pro-India audience of 20,000.

What's definite is this ton was considerably tougher to anticipate.

The New Zealand onslaught in 2022 occurred when she was the highest scorer, but this knock followed six innings in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had not exceeded 30 runs.

"If you've been watching me in the nets, it was a disappointing period because it seemed I've had no rhythm at all," commented Healy.

"However when you step out on the field, your competitive nature activate and you completely engage with the competition."

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

She was challenged by India's promising player Kranti Gaud in recent ODI series, fallen to the 22-year-old seamer in each encounter, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's inspiration.

One run resulted off the bowler's initial ball and from that point the batsman was in motion.

"A chance to go out there and face the challenge with her and just have a bit of fun that way, sort of got me going," stated Healy.

She got to fifty in 35 balls - her swiftest at the World Cup - and her hundred in 84 deliveries while she attacked short-pitched balls, scoring 21 fours and three sixes.

When she was out the team required another 66 at run per delivery - an unconquered height now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"Pursuing 330 is uncharted waters so I am glad we have the confidence to accomplish that now," continued Healy.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to do it another time but, if necessary, we know we can do it."

These statements will be the ultimate thing Australia's opponents at this World Cup want to hear.

During the last week a sense they will succeed regardless of circumstances has grown stronger - this triumph following success over Pakistan by 107-run victory despite sitting at 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 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 - an encounter Healy missed because of ruptured tissue in her foot as she captained her nation for the inaugural occasion at a major tournament.

Such is her determination, she afterwards commented she wanted to have participated with the discomfort.

However although she subsequently acknowledged those injuries have delayed plans to retire, this World Cup is expected to be her last as captain in 50-over cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a global event as leader.

Success in India would take her to the summit of her last major obstacle.