In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history, Ben Stokes upped the tempo in a five-and-a-half hour-long stay of 219 balls including 11 fours and 8 sixes that saw him finish on a 135 not out as England squared the five-match series.Based on their connotations in the given passage, which one of the following meanings DOES NOT match?

In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history,

1.	In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history, Ben Stokes upped the tempo in a five-and-a-half hour-long stay of 219 balls including 11 fours and 8 sixes that saw him finish on a 135 not out as England squared the five-match series.Based on their connotations in the given passage, which one of the following meanings DOES NOT match?
A.	upped = increased
B.	squared = lost
C.	tempo = enthusiasm
D.	saw = resulted in
Answer» C. tempo = enthusiasm

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