It's tough for Australia to break new ground.
The highest peaks have already been conquered.
This is the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, along with an additional six T20 titles, and earlier maintained nearly four years without defeat in 50-over cricket.
The alternative records, targeted by the achievement hunters, are what's still available for a team that has achieved everything.
That it took as late as Sunday's victory by three wickets over India for them to achieve their initial ODI chase above 300, reclaiming their record for the biggest in women's cricket's 50-over format, is, in truth, a testament to the pitchers that have sported the yellow jersey over the past 50 years.
It's challenging for their hitters to maintain a record if not afforded the possibility.
Ultimately, the result of Australia conceding 330 was leader Alyssa Healy receiving a chance to produce her most recent brilliance.
Initially recognized as the teenage relative of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she made her debut in 2010 after Australia didn't secure either of the T20 or ODI World Cups from the prior year and has seen it all through 15 successful years since.
A T20 championship victory arrived three months after her bow and seven international trophies have come from 10 efforts across formats.
The tough gloveman was also there in Derby in 2017 when a last-four loss by India briefly halted the winning streak.
That loss "drove us to rethink our standards," Healy commented earlier.
At the following one-day championship in New Zealand, Healy scored 170 against England in the title decider and was awarded tournament MVP. She guaranteed her country would not fall short again.
Whether this latest epic knock topped that previous effort remains open for discussion.
Certain people claim the reasoning behind final game tension. Some might respond with the challenge that comes when confronting a historic chase and an enthusiastic Indian fanbase of 20,000.
What is certain is this century was considerably tougher to anticipate.
The Christchurch destruction in 2022 came as she led the batting statistics, but this knock came after six matches in India over the past few weeks in which she had not exceeded 30 runs.
"For those following me in training, it's been a challenging time because it seemed my form was missing completely," stated Healy.
"Yet the moment you step out on the field, your competitive instincts activate and you simply focus on the contest."
Healy's competitive nature has continuously been her key asset - and a priceless quality in replacing famous previous leader Meg Lanning.
She was tormented by India's emerging talent Kranti Gaud in last month's ODI series, fallen to the emerging pace bowler in all three matches, but this time it merely gave Healy's inspiration.
A single came off the opening delivery and from there Healy was on her way.
"An opportunity to go out there and lock in a contest with her and just have a bit of fun in that regard, kind of motivated me," stated Healy.
She achieved fifty in 35 deliveries - her swiftest at the global tournament - and her ton in 84 as she punished short deliveries, hitting 21 fours and three big hits.
Once she was removed Australia needed 66 additional runs at run per delivery - an achievable target now requiring a leisurely stroll.
"Chasing 330 runs is new territory so I'm pleased we have the assurance to achieve that now," continued Healy.
"Hopefully we don't have to do it again but, should it happen, we are confident we can succeed."
These statements will be the final thing competing nations at this tournament want to hear.
During the last week a belief they will succeed regardless of circumstances has become more firm - this triumph following win against Pakistan by 107-run victory despite struggling at 76-7 at one point.
Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before an encounter with longtime competitors England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final berth may likely be confirmed.
It was at that stage they exited the prior year's T20 World Cup in a shock defeat by South Africa - an encounter Healy couldn't play 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 later said she wished she had played with the discomfort.
However although she subsequently acknowledged those physical issues have pushed back consideration of ending her career, this championship is expected to be her final tournament as skipper in one-day cricket and she is hasn't yet secured a global event as leader.
Victory in India would take her to the summit of her last major obstacle.
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