The 2020 season had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Government last week announced the sport could be played again from July 11.
That led to clubs across Northants organising inter-club matches and friendlies, in preparation for the launch of a truncated league season starting this weekend (July 18).
Clubs will play a seven-match league campaign followed by play-offs, but with no relegation or promotions on the line.
Photographer David Ikin was on hand at Old Northamptonians and Overstone Park cricket clubs on Saturday to capture these images as the nation's summer sport at last got into full swing.