DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — The West Indies Women will begin their bid to qualify for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup when they take on Scotland in their opening match of qualifiers in Pakistan next month.

The schedule for the round-robin tournament, which will be played in Lahore from April 9-19, was released on Friday by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The West Indies, along with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Thailand, and Scotland, will vie for the final two spots in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, scheduled to be played in October and November this year.

West Indies Women will feature in a double-header on April 9, with Pakistan also set to take on Ireland.

The Hayley Matthews-led outfit will play Ireland in their second match (April 11) before taking on Pakistan in a crucial match on April 14.

They will then play Bangladesh on April 17 before facing off against Thailand in their final match on April 19.

ICC Chief Executive Officer Geoff Allardice said he expects a highly competitive tournament.

“The six teams are just one step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup and I am sure they would be all geared up for the competition,” Allardice said.

“On behalf of the ICC, I would like to wish all the participating teams the very best of luck and hope to see some competitive cricket in Lahore as a build-up to the World Cup in India.”