New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has expressed confidence that his side will come out “tactically smart” in the ICC T20 World Cup Super-12 games against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Jamieson is not part of the squad and is currently nursing a back injury, said T20 cricket is a different ball-game and anything can happen. “(I’m) certainly backing the boys tomorrow (Saturday), obviously played them in the last month or so in some one-day cricket but T20’s a different format again. I’m sure they’ll (New Zealand) come out very tactically smart and play with that freedom and look to take them (Australia) on, on that big stage,” Jamieson said on a television programme.

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Led by Aaron Finch, Australia go into the opening Super 12 match as favourites due to their home advantage, while for New Zealand, it is an extremely crucial game as they also have England in the same group, which could make their task of reaching the semi-final tough.

“We’ve already seen through the qualifying games everyone can beat everyone on their day. I think that’s the beauty of T20 cricket, it sort of evens everything up,” said Jamieson.

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Jamieson, when asked about the back injury he sustained during the tour of England in June, said, “(It’s) Just ticking away. Obviously as a fast bowler, your back’s quite important so it’s been a bit of a gradual process.

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“It’s been quite a good approach with Steady (head coach Gary Stead) and all the staff around just making sure we come back in a sustainable way, not trying to rush things just making sure we get it right.” Jamieson has plans to compete in local cricket in the near future before making his return into the national side.